Anping lighthouse was built in 1891, and currently located at north outbreak water of Anping port, Tainan. It was brick round tower first built on Anping castle, due to the change of river course, the station became further from the port, thus was deactivated in 1960. However, the customhouse rebuilt the lighthouse to a square iron tower and relocated to its current location in year 1965.
Lat. N(GRS67、WGS84): | 22 59 33.0、22 59 26.7 |
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Long. E(GRS67、WGS84): | 120 08 20.0、120 08 49.1 |
Light Characters: |
Fl(3).W.15sec. 1.5s L & 1.5s D 1.5s L & 1.5s D 1.5s L & 7.5s D |
Elevation of light Mtr.(ft.): | 22.6(74) |
Nominal range miles: | 15.2 |
Structure and Height Mtr.(ft.): | White Steel square trellis tower 21.8(71.5) |
Manned: | Yes |
Remarks: | Visible 305゚ - 145゚ |
Position: | Anpoing Harbour |