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外堤紅燈(Wai-tiHong-dian)Lighthouse

4RJF+M6 Taiwan, 新北市瑞芳區深澳里

Name and Location

The Wai-ti Hong-dian Lighthouse is located in the Ruifang District of New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was built as part of Taiwan's coastal defense system. Its original purpose was to serve as a beacon guiding ships through the treacherous waters off the coast of Taiwan.

Architecture and Materials

The Wai-ti Hong-dian Lighthouse is a unique blend of traditional Taiwanese architecture and modern design elements. Its construction materials were carefully selected to withstand the harsh marine environment, with a sturdy height reaching up to [focal height] meters above sea level.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light characteristic is Fl(3)W.15s, which means it emits a red light every 15 seconds for 3 minutes. This pattern helps mariners identify the structure and navigate through the surrounding waters safely.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse via public transportation or private vehicle, with parking available near the site.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated in a picturesque coastal area, offering breathtaking views of the Taiwan Strait and surrounding landscape. The site is also home to various marine life, including species of fish, coral, and crustaceans.

Heritage Status

As a significant part of Taiwan's maritime history, the Wai-ti Hong-dian Lighthouse has been recognized as a cultural treasure by local authorities and preservation organizations.

Technical and Operational Details

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Details

Name外堤紅燈(Wai-tiHong-dian)Lighthouse
CityRuifangDistrict,NewTaipeiCity
CountryTaiwan
Coordinates25.131638, 121.8230444
Year of construction[yearofconstruction]
Events
Historic significanceculturaltreasurebylocalauthoritiesandpreservationorganizations
Keeper stories
Stories
Architectural styleuniqueblendoftraditionalTaiwanesearchitectureandmoderndesignelements
Construction material[constructionmaterials]
Focal height[focalheight]metersabovesealevel
Tower height[height]metersabovesealevel
Landscape typecoastalarea
View descriptionbreathtakingviewsoftheTaiwanStraitandsurroundinglandscape
Facilities
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range