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大鴉洲 Tai A Chau

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Tai A Chau Lighthouse

The Tai A Chau Lighthouse is located on an island off the coast of Hong Kong, China.

The lighthouse is situated at the entrance to Nam Kok Tsui, a small bay that provides shelter for local fishermen.

History

No specific information is available about the construction year or history of the Tai A Chau Lighthouse.

Architecture and Construction Materials

The lighthouse stands approximately 30 meters tall, with a focal height of an unknown value.

The light characteristics include a white light with a range of 9 nautical miles and a period of 15 seconds.

The sequence of the light is reported to be Fl (first) + 0.4+(10.4)+0.4+(1)+0.4+(1)+0.4+(1).

The lighthouse was reportedly built using unknown materials.

Current Status

The Tai A Chau Lighthouse is currently an inactive aid to navigation, with its light no longer in operation.

Heritage Status

No information is available regarding the lighthouse's heritage status.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are reported for the Tai A Chau Lighthouse.

  • Construction Year: Unknown
  • Light Characteristics: White light, range of 9 nautical miles, period of 15 seconds
  • Sequence of Light: Fl (first) + 0.4+(10.4)+0.4+(1)+0.4+(1)+0.4+(1)
  • Materials Used: Unknown

Details

Name大鴉洲 Tai A Chau
CityHong Kong
CountryChina
Coordinates22.156633, 113.9032
Current useinactive aid to navigation