Gaomei Lighthouse
The Gaomei Lighthouse (traditional Chinese: 高美燈塔; simplified Chinese: 高美灯塔; pinyin: Gāoměi Dēngtǎ) is a lighthouse in Qingshui District, Taichung, Taiwan.
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| Location | Taichung Xitun District Taiwan |
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| Coordinates | 24.312618°N 120.551242°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1967 |
| Construction | reinforced concrete tower |
| Height | 34 meters (112 ft) |
| Shape | tapered octagonal tower with balcony and lantern removed to the Fangyuan lighthouse |
| Markings | tower with red and white horizontal bands |
| Operator | Maritime and Port Bureau[1][2] |
| Heritage | Historic Building of Taiwan  |
| Light | |
| Characteristic | used as daymark |
History
The lighthouse was originally built in 1967, but its operation was stopped in 1982 when the lighting equipment was moved to the lighthouse in Port of Taichung. Years later, the lighthouse underwent renovation led by Maritime and Port Bureau. The lighthouse was officially opened to tourists on 27 September 2014, managed by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.[3]
Architecture
Built with steel-reinforced concrete, the lighthouse stands at a height of 34 meters (112 ft).
Transportation
The lighthouse is accessible west from Taichung Port Station of Taiwan Railways.
References
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Taiwan: Southeastern". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
- Kaomei Lighthouse Maritime and Port Bureau
- taipeitimes.com
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