Nose corner Lighthouse

Nose corner Lighthouse

Gaitoujiao lighthouse is located in bitoujiao, Ruifang District, Xinbei city. It was built in 1986. The height of the lighthouse is 12.3 meters

geographical position

Nose corner lighthouse is located in nose corner, Ruifang District, Xinbei city.

Historical evolution

The period of Japanese occupation in Taiwan was founded in 1896 (Meiji 29). In 1906 (the 39th year of Meiji, Japan), the original tower was moved to the present site 30 meters away due to cracks in the rock plate of the tower foundation. During World War II, it was bombed and destroyed by Allied planes. It was rebuilt in 1971.

structure

Lighthouse structure elements

Tower height: 12.3 meters.

The body of the tower is painted with color: conical concrete tower, with white appearance, and a balcony surrounding the top floor.

Lamp height: 65.3 meters (from high tide to lamp Center).

Lamp: 4 class AC lamp.

Light quality: 11 seconds white light (6 seconds bright, 5 seconds dark)

Power: 28000 candles.

Nominal optical path: 16.6 Li.

Address: Bitou Road, Ruifang District, Xinbei City

Longitude: 121.923439

Latitude: 25.128771