Pangchia Yu Lighthouse was built in 1909, located on a volcanic island northeast of Keelung. The station is brick round tower painted white, a 1° Fresnel lens is used, which is the largest rotating lens used in Taiwan. The station was damaged several times by air strikes during World War II.
Lat. N(GRS67、WGS84): | 25 37 55.0、25 37 48.5 |
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Long. E(GRS67、WGS84): | 122 04 20.0、122 04 49.8 |
Light Characters: | Fl(1).W.15sec. |
Elevation of light Mtr.(ft.): | 145.4(477) |
Nominal range miles: | 25.3 |
Structure and Height Mtr.(ft.): | White round brick tower 26.2(86) |
Manned: | Yes |
Remarks: | Visible all round, obscured by island, 264° - 316°, within 2 miles. |
Position: | Summit of Pangchia Yu |