Satamisaki Lighthouse
Lighthouse / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Satamisaki Lighthouse?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Satamisaki Lighthouse (佐多岬灯台, Satamisaki tōdai) is a lighthouse on Cape Sata, in the town of Minamiōsumi, Kagoshima Prefecture Japan. The lighthouse is located within the borders of the Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park. It has been selected as one of "Japan's 50 best lighthouses".
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
Location | Cape Sata Minamiōsumi, Kagoshima Japan |
---|---|
Coordinates | 30°59′31.6″N 130°39′34″E |
Tower | |
Constructed | October 18, 1871 (1871-10-18) (first) |
Construction | concrete tower |
Height | 12.6 metres (41 ft) |
Shape | octagonal tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | white tower and lantern |
Light | |
First lit | 1950 (current) |
Focal height | 68 metres (223 ft) |
Lens | Third order Fresnel |
Intensity | 400,000 Candela |
Range | main: 21.5 nautical miles (24.7 mi; 39.8 km) reserve: 12 nautical miles (14 mi; 22 km) |
Characteristic | Fl (2) W 16s.[1] |
Japan no. | JCG-6701[2] |
Close