Homigot Lighthouse

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Homigot Lighthouse
호미곶등대
Homigot Lighthouse.jpg
Homigot Lighthouse
Location Pohang, Yeongnam, South Korea OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Coordinates 36°04′35″N129°34′07″E / 36.07639°N 129.56861°E / 36.07639; 129.56861
Tower
Constructed1903  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Constructionbrick (tower)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Height26.4 m (87 ft)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Shapesix-storey tapered octagonal tower with balcony and lantern [1]
Markingswhite  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Power sourcemains electricity  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Light
Focal height31 m (102 ft)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Range27 nmi (50 km; 31 mi)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Characteristic Fl W 12s  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

The Homigot Lighthouse (Korean : 호미곶등대) is an active lighthouse in Pohang, South Korea. With a height of 26.4 metres (87 ft), it is the tallest in South Korea. [2]

History

The lighthouse was built in 1903 after a Japanese ship sank nearby in 1901. The lighthouse, which is the tallest in South Korea, was designed by French architects and built by Chinese contractors, and was completed in December 1903. The lighthouse was built with bricks without the use of rebar despite its height; inside it is divided into six-storeys and each ceiling is decorated with pear tree flower in honor of the Joseon dynasty. The lighthouse is still active and operated by Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. [3]

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References

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of South Korea: Homigot". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . Retrieved 2016-03-23.
  2. "Homigot Lighthouse". visitkorea . Retrieved 2015-07-30.
  3. lifein korea.com