The Gaomei Lighthouse (traditional Chinese: 高美燈塔; simplified Chinese: 高美灯塔; pinyin: Gāoměi Dēngtǎ) is a defunct lighthouse in Qingshui District, Taichung, Taiwan.

Gaomei Lighthouse
Kaomei Lighthouse
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LocationTaichung
Xitun District
Taiwan
Coordinates24°18′45″N 120°33′04″E / 24.312618°N 120.551242°E / 24.312618; 120.551242
Tower
Constructed1967; 57 years ago (1967)
Constructionreinforced concrete tower
Height34 meters (112 ft)
Shapetapered octagonal tower with balcony and lantern removed to the Fangyuan lighthouse
Markingstower with red and white horizontal bands
OperatorMaritime and Port Bureau[1][2]
HeritageHistoric Building of Taiwan Edit this on Wikidata
Light
Focal height38.7 m (127 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Characteristicused as daymark

History

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The lighthouse was originally built in 1967, but ceased operations 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, and was officially opened to tourists on 27 September 2014. It is managed by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.[3]

Architecture

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Built with steel-reinforced concrete, the lighthouse stands at a height of 34 meters (112 ft).

Transportation

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The lighthouse is accessible west from Taichung Port Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Taiwan: Southeastern". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
  2. ^ Kaomei Lighthouse Maritime and Port Bureau
  3. ^ taipeitimes.com
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