The predecessor of the Tamsui Kan Lighthouse was built in 1796 on the north bank of the Tamsui River. Constructed with natural stones and using oil lamps, it was Taiwan’s earliest lighthouse. In 1888, a white square iron lighthouse was built by the customs office. In 1969, it was replaced with a square steel-frame lighthouse, currently located on the north bank of Tamsui Port, serving the increased maritime traffic.
| Lat. N(WGS84): | 25° 10' 37.6" |
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| Long. E(WGS84): | 121° 25' 13.6" |
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LFl(1).W.8sec. 2.0s L & 6.0s D |
| Elevation of light: | 35.2(115) |
| Nominal range: | 16.6 |
| Structure and Height: | White steel square trellis tower and lantern hut32.7(107) |
| Manned: | No |
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| OpenVisit: | No |
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| Remarks: | Visible all round except where obscured by the land |
| Position: | Entrance to Tanshui Harbour |
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