Tsurushima Lighthouse

Tsurishima Lighthouse (釣島灯台, tsurushima tōdai) is a lighthouse on the island of Tsurushima, which is administered by Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan.

Tsurishima Lighthouse
Turu Sima
釣島灯台
Japan
LocationTsurushima
Matsuyama, Ehime
Japan
Coordinates33°53′34.9″N 132°38′19.5″E
Year first constructedJune 15, 1873 (1873-06-15)
Constructionstone tower
Tower shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / patternwhite tower and lantern
Tower height10.3 metres (34 ft)
Focal height58.2 metres (191 ft)
Intensitywhite: 310,000 Candela
red: 120,000 Candela
Range20.5 nautical miles (38.0 km; 23.6 mi)
CharacteristicAl Fl W R 16s.[1]
Admiralty numberM5436
NGA number9128
ARLHS numberJPN-696
Japan number4901 [2]

History

This lighthouse was one of those designed by Richard Henry Brunton, who worked for the government of Japan in the Meiji period to help them construct lighthouses to allow foreign ships to come to Japan safely. It was first lit on June 15, 1873.

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