TW-1329400 Taiwan lighthouses (issue of March 2014)

In 6 March 2014 Taiwan issued this set of 4 maxicards. This set is a continuation of the Taiwan lighthouse series which began in 2010.

(1) Lanyu Lighthouse 蘭嶼燈塔 was built in 1982.  At 216 metres, the lighthouse has the highest elevation of any lighthouse in Taiwan 台灣.  It is situated in the north of Lanyu Island (Orchard Island).  The island is located about 40 miles east of the southern tip of Taiwan.

The lighthouse emits four white flashes every 24 seconds with a luminous intensity of 1.2 million candlepower and nominal range of 25.1 nautical miles. This concrete lighthouse tower stands at 15 metres with lantern and gallery. It is painted in white overall with black for its dome.

This postcard came from Winnie (24 October 2014) Postcrossing.

 
















(2)

Dongquan Lighthouse芳苑燈塔 is a lighthouse in Fangyuan Township, Changhua County, Taiwan.angyuan

The lighthouse was built in 1983 at the eastern side of Wanggong Fishing Port to ensure the safety of vessels moving around the port. The octagonal lighthouse is painted in black and white vertical bands and stands up to 35.7 metres. The tower was constructed with reinforced concrete and equipped with fourth class electric lamp, which generated 28,000 candlepower light for as far as 16.6 nautical miles. It was built with a power generation room, store room and dorms. The light beam from the lighthouse lasts for five seconds between lightness and darkness.

 



(3) 

Sandiaojiao, the easternmost point of Taiwan, is formed of the northern tip of the Xueshan Mountain Range. The most prominent landmark here is the Sandiaojiao Lighthouse 三貂角燈塔  which was built in 1935 as an important navigational aid for ships sailing past northern Taiwan.  A popular spot for tourists, the lighthouse is open to the public. The lighthouse rises up to 16.5 metres in height.

 

 

(4)

Chamu Yu Lighthouse - I still do not have this maxicard.