Scarborough Reef Lighthouse
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Name and Location
The Scarborough Reef Lighthouse is located at Scarborough Reef, Taiwan (7P7V4RHR+7C).
Construction and History
The Scarborough Reef Lighthouse was built in unknown during the unknown.
Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse is constructed from unknown, standing tall on a foundation of unknown. Its dimensions are impressive, measuring unknown meters in height, with a focal plane reaching unknown.
Light and Navigation
The Scarborough Reef Lighthouse emits a white light with a characteristic pattern of Fl (3) W 15s. This flashing sequence is designed to provide a clear and consistent signal to mariners, ensuring their safe passage through the reef's hazardous waters.
Accessibility and Visiting
The lighthouse operates on an automated basis, eliminating the need for manual maintenance or human intervention. Visitors are welcome to explore the surrounding area, but due to security concerns and potential environmental hazards, access to the lighthouse itself is restricted.
Notable Views and Landscape
From the vantage point of the Scarborough Reef Lighthouse, mariners can gaze out upon the vast expanse of the Taiwan Strait, taking in the majestic scenery of the surrounding waters. The lighthouse is situated amidst a unique marine environment, with an array of marine life and coral reefs teeming with biodiversity.
Anecdotes and Folklore
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Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse has a focal plane reaching unknown and shines out to sea with a range of 15 nautical miles (27.8 km), warning mariners of the treacherous reef and surrounding waters.
Further Information
- Opening Hours: unknown
- Entrance Fee: unknown
- Guided Tours: Available upon request
Nearby Attractions:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarborough_Reef_Lighthouse
Managing Authority:
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References for Further Reading:
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Details
Name | Scarborough Reef Lighthouse |
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City | |
Country | Taiwan |
Coordinates | 15.1282126, 117.8410775 |
Focal height | 27.8 |
Tower height | 15.1282126 |
Heritage status | true |
Accessible | false |
Landscape type | marine environment |
View description | majestic scenery of the surrounding waters |
Guided tours | true |
Facilities | on-site facilities |
Nearby attractions | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarborough_Reef_Lighthouse |
Light characteristic | Fl (3) W 15s |
Light range | 15 |
Automated | true |