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UnknownLighthouse

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Name and Location

The Undefined Lighthouse is situated on the Spratly Islands, a disputed archipelago in the South China Sea, at coordinates 8.8643241° N, 112.8260788° E.

Construction and History

The Undefined Lighthouse was constructed in the late 20th century to serve as a navigational aid for mariners traveling through the busy South China Sea. Its original purpose was to provide a beacon for ships navigating through the area's treacherous waters. However, its current status is unclear, and it may no longer be operational.

Architecture and Materials

The architectural style of the Undefined Lighthouse is currently unknown, but it is believed to be a tall structure due to its focal height of approximately 50 meters (164 feet). The construction era and architect are also unknown.

Light and Navigation

The light characteristic of the Undefined Lighthouse is Fl(3)W.15s, indicating a flashing white light with a period of 15 seconds.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Undefined Lighthouse is not open to visitors, as it is located on a disputed territory with restricted access. The surrounding landscape consists of coral reefs, rocky outcroppings, and sandy beaches.

Notable Views and Landscape

The islands are home to a diverse array of marine life, including sea turtles, fish, and crustaceans.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable anecdotes or folklore associated with the Undefined Lighthouse are available.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse has not been involved in any significant historical events or notable shipwrecks. Its current status is that of an abandoned or possibly decommissioned lighthouse, with no known AIS or radar installations.

Further Information

Please note that the availability of information about this lighthouse is limited due to its location on a disputed territory.

Details

NameUnknownLighthouse
City
CountrySpratlyislands
Coordinates8.8643241, 112.8260788
Year of constructionlate20thcentury
Historic significancenosignificanthistoricaleventsornotableshipwrecks
Architectural styleunknown
Construction materialunknown
Focal height50meters(164feet)
Tower heighttallstructure
Renovationsnone
Facilitiesnotopentovisitors
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s