Construction brick tower Height 26 m Focal height 31 m | Light source mains power Opened 1903 Year first constructed 1903 | |
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Location PohangYeongnamSouth Korea Tower shape six-storey tapered octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern Markings / pattern white tower and lantern Range 26 nautical miles (48 km; 30 mi) People also search for National Lighthouse Museum | ||
Homigot lighthouse
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.
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History
The lighthouse was built in 1903 after that 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.
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