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Shek Ngau Chau Lighthouse

FC8H+C4 Sai Kung, Hong Kong

Name and Location

The Shek Ngau Chau Lighthouse is located on Shek Ngau Chau, an island in the western part of Hong Kong. The coordinates are Latitude 22.4660167, Longitude 114.4278167.

Construction and History

The construction era of the Shek Ngau Chau Lighthouse is not specified. It has been identified as a Seamark (Minor Light) by the US NGA Pub. 112.

Architecture and Materials

There is no information available on the architecture or materials used in the construction of the lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse stands at a height of 23 meters (75 feet) with a focal height of 23 meters. It has a light range of 12 nautical miles (22 kilometers). The light characteristic is Fl (3) W.15s, meaning it flashes three times every 15 seconds with a white light.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is automated and visitors can enter the structure. However, no information is available on how to reach it or what facilities are provided.

Notable Views and Landscape

Unfortunately, there is no description of the view from the lighthouse in the available data. The surrounding landscape is an island surrounded by waters and marine life.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no significant historical events, local folklore, or unique anecdotes associated with this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

  • The lighthouse does not function for navigation purposes,
  • and there is no AIS (Automatic Identification System) or radar installation.
  • Nautical chart references include P 3578.3.

Further Information

There is no specific information available on the opening hours, entrance fee, guided tours, or on-site facilities.

Details

NameShek Ngau Chau Lighthouse
CitySai Kung
CountryHong Kong
Coordinates22.4660167, 114.4278167
Focal height23
Tower height23
Accessibletrue
Landscape typeisland, surrounded by waters and marine life
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristicFl (3) W.15s
Light range12
Automatedtrue