The unique Bean Rock Lighthouse is located on a rock (The Rock of Kepetawa / Te Toka a Kapetawa) to the west of the entrance to the inner harbour at Auckland, New Zealand and south of North Head. The lighthouse dates to 1871 and consists of a 15 metre cast iron skeletal tower with a hexagonal wooden keeper's quarters above with a gallery at the top. The lighthouse was restored in 1985. Photos taken in April 2017.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Rangitoto Island Lighthouse, Auckland, New Zealand
The Rangitoto Island Lighthouse sits off of the western end of Rangitoto Island which is north of the entrance to the inner harbour at Auckland, New Zealand. The lighthouse dates to 1905. It is a 20 metre tall white concrete tower with red horizontal bands and has a red beacon at the top. Photos taken in April 2017.
Lei Yue Mun Lighthouse, Hong Kong, China
The Lei Yue Mun Lighthouse is located at the north east end of the Lei Yue Mun channel on the Kowloon side, across from the A Kung Ngam lighthouse. It sits on a large rock by Ma Wan Village. Light is an all green tripod with a beacon. Age of lighthouse is not certain, however articles from 2014 state that it was 50 years old at that time which would date it to the mid 1960's. Photos taken in March 2017.
A Kung Ngam (Eastern Fairway) Lighthouse, Hong Kong, China
This lighthouse sits at the northeast corner of Hong Kong Island at the northwest end of the Lie Yue Mun channel at the approach to Kowloon Bay. It consists of a 8 metre concrete tripod attached to a one story equipment building. The entire light is painted red and the top displays a red beacon. Age of light is not known. Photos taken in March 2017.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Hososhima North Breakwater Lighthouse, Hososhima, Japan
The Hososhima North Breakwater Lighthouse sits near the end of a rock breakwater at the entrance to the harbour at Hososhima, Japan. The lighthouse is a 17 metre tall white concrete tower with a flared top and a beacon above. A small equipment shed is attached to the tower. Light is active. Photos taken in March 2017.
Gaiko South Breakwater Lighthouse - Osaka, Japan
The Gaiko South Breakwater Lighthouse sits at the end of a very long breakwater that is on the south side of the entrance to the south harbour at Osaka, Japan. The lighthouse is a 19 metre round concrete tower with gallery painted entirely red. Light is active. Photos taken in March 2017. In the bottom photo, the other lighthouse in the distance is the Sakai Detached
Breakwater North End Lighthouse.
Breakwater North End Lighthouse.
Gaiko North Breakwater Lighthouse, Osaka, Japan
The Gaiko North Breakwater Lighthouse is locate at the end of a breakwater on the north side of the entrance to the south harbour at Osaka, Japan. Tower is a 19 metre tall round concrete tower and gallery painted entirely white. Light is active. Photo taken in March 2017.
Osaka Main South Breakwater Lighthouse - Osaka, Japan
The Osaka Main South Breakwater Lighthouse sits at the end of a breakwater at the south side of the entrance to the traditional harbour at Osaka. The lighthouse is an all red round concrete tower with gallery. Light is active. Photos taken in March 2017.
Osaka Main North Breakwater Lighthouse - Osaka, Japan
The Osaka Main North Breakwater Lighthouse is a 17 metre round white concrete tower and gallery. It sits on a short breakwater on the north side of the entrance to the traditional harbour of Osaka. Light is active. Photos taken in March 2017.
Osaka (Radar Tower) - Osaka Japan
This tower, which is part of the harbour control radar system, also acts as an active light for navigation. The tower is 50 metres tall (164 feet) and has two galleries at the top with various equipment including the beacon. The tower is a bronze or gold colour with green metal framing around the galleries. It is located on a man made island between the north and south Osaka harbours. Photos were taken in March 2017
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Shimizu Miho Breakwater Lighthouse, Shimizu, Japan
The Shimizu Miho Breakwater Lighthouse is located on a breakwater that extends from the tip of the Miho Penninsula and guards the southwest of the entrance to the Shimizu harbour. The light is a 17 metre high, white, cylindrical tower. Light is active. Date of construction is not known. Photos taken in March 2017.
Shimizu Ko Outer Breakwater Lighthouse (South End), Shimizu, Japan
The Shimizu Ko Outer Breakwater (South End) Lighthouse is located at the end of a long breakwater at the northeast entrance to the harbour at Shimizu, Japan. The light is active and the tower is a red 16 metre cylindrical tower. Date of construction is not known. Photos were taken in March 2017.
Shimizu (Miho Saki) Lighthouse, Shimizu, Japan
The Shimizu (Miho Saki) Lighthouse is located on the outside of the Miho Penninsula, east of the city of Shimizu, Japan. The light is a 19 metre high, white, concrete reinforced lighthouse and was the first concrete reinforced lighthouse constructed in Japan. The light was activated in 1912 and remains active. Photos were taken in March 2017.Friday, April 21, 2017
Tokyo Lighthouse, Tokyo, Japan
The Tokyo Lighthouse is located near the north entrance to Kitanomaru Park in the Kudanshita District of Tokyo, which is near the Imperial Palace. This lighthouse which was constructed in 1871 was one of the first lighthouses build at the start of the modernization of Japan. It has been inactive for many years and was relocated to this site in 1930. It is an impressive looking stone structure. Photos taken in March 2017.
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Port of Barcelona, Barcelona Entrance Channel, East Breakwater Head, Barcelona, Spain
This light is found at the end of a long breakwater that extends out from Moll Adossat where the cruise ship terminals are located for the larger cruise ships that dock in Barcelona. Light is 13 metres high. No date of construction was found however it was subject to adding a top piece in 2015. Photos taken in October 2016.
Port of Barcelona, Dique de Abrigo, South Head Light, Barcelona, Spain
This light is located at the end of a jetty that extends out from Placa de la Rosa Dels Vents (near the Hotel W) in the port of Barcelona. It marks the entrance to the inner North Harbour in the Port of Barcelona. Light is 13 metres tall. I was unable to obtain many details, however earlier photos show it with a flat top and an article indicates that the new top was added in 2015. Photos taken in October 2016.
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