Wuqiu Lighthouse, Coastal lighthouse in Daqiu Village, Taiwan
The black cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery rises 19.5 meters at the highest point of Daqiu Island, projecting white flashes every five seconds.
British engineer David Marr Henderson constructed the lighthouse in 1874 to guide ships traveling between Fuzhou and Xiamen through regional waters.
The lighthouse stands as a testament to maritime heritage in Kinmen County, where local fishing communities maintain traditional navigation practices.
The lighthouse operates at 87 meters focal plane with a visibility range of 11.3 nautical miles, supporting maritime navigation in the Taiwan Strait.
Military tensions led to the lighthouse's deactivation in 1951, followed by structural reinforcement with concrete walls and underground access tunnels between 1960 and 1975.
Location: Daqiu Village
Inception: 1874
Address: 金門縣烏坵鄉大坵段79 地號土地
GPS coordinates: 24.99231,119.45204
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:02
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