Dongyong Lighthouse
{{Short description|Lighthouse in Dongyin, Lienchiang, Taiwan}}
{{Infobox lighthouse
| name = Dongyong Lighthouse
Tungyung Tao
| image_name = Tungyin Tao Lighthouse.jpg
| location = Dongyin, Lienchiang County (Matsu Islands), Taiwan
| coordinates = {{coord|26.365485|120.510512|type:landmark_region:TW|display=inline,title}}
| yearbuilt = 1902
| yeardeactivated = 1958-1989
| construction = masonry tower
| shape = cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
| marking = white tower, black lantern dome
| height = {{convert|14.2|m|ft|abbr=on}}
| focalheight = {{convert|97,8|m|ft|abbr=on}}
| characteristic = Fl (3) W 15s.
| managingagent = Maritime and Port Bureau {{Cite rowlett|mat|accessdate=2016-04-13}}
}}
The Dongyong Lighthouse ({{zh|t=東湧燈塔|s=东涌灯塔|first=t|p=Dōngyǒng Dēngtǎ}}{{cite book|script-title=zh:臺灣歷史地圖 增訂版 |trans-title=Taiwan Historical Maps, Expanded and Revised Edition|date=February 2018|language=zh-tw|publisher=National Museum of Taiwan History|isbn=978-986-05-5274-4|page=184|location=Taipei|quote={{lang|zh-tw|東湧燈塔}}}}) or Tungyung Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the eastern side of Dongyin Island (Tungyung, Dongyong) in Dongyin Township, Lienchiang County, Fujian Province, Taiwan.
History
In the late 19th century, Qing Dynasty opened a port in the area, thus the Dongyong Lighthouse was built by British engineers to guide ships. The construction was completed in 1904.{{cite web|url=https://eng.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sNo=0002016&id=R86|title=Dongyong Lighthouse|date=2 April 2008 |publisher=Taiwan, the Heart of Asia|access-date=24 March 2021}} It was designated as third grade national historic site in 1988.{{cite web|url=http://www.matsu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Attraction-Content.aspx?a=91&l=2|title=Dongyong Lighthouse - Matsu National Scenic Area|publisher=matsu-nsa.gov.tw|access-date=2014-06-01|archive-date=2014-06-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140605051641/http://www.matsu-nsa.gov.tw/user/Attraction-Content.aspx?a=91&l=2|url-status=dead}} That status was later revoked, then restored in 2016.{{cite news|last1=Yu|first1=Chao-fu|last2=Chin|first2=Jonathan|title=Matsu lighthouse designated national historic site|url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2016/03/04/2003640801|access-date=4 March 2016|work=Taipei Times|date=4 March 2016}}
Geography
The lighthouse faces the Taiwan Strait at the northeast of Dongyin Island.
Architecture
The lighthouse is made of bricks and painted white on the outer walls. The height is {{convert|14.3|m|ft|sp=us}} and it flashes light three times every 20 seconds. The building consists of the main body, the lamp and the roof. On the cliff below the lighthouse are two fog water cannons.
Transportation
The lighthouse is accessible by taxi from Dongyin Island harbor.
See also
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References
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External links
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- [https://web.archive.org/web/20151122063254/http://www.motcmpb.gov.tw/MOTCMPBWeb/wSite/lp?ctNode=339&mp=2&idPath=324_336_339 Maritime and Port Bureau MOTC]
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Category:1902 establishments in China
Category:Lighthouses completed in 1902