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Name: Hon Dau Light   Map it!

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Nearest Town or City:
Do S'on, , Vietnam

Location: Island in Van Uc Mouth, in the approaches to Hai Phong.


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Photo: Courtesy of Michel Forand
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Managing Organization:
Vietnam Maritime Safety Agency

Tower Height: 66

Height of Focal Plane: 203

Characteristic and Range: Two white flashes every 10 seconds; range 17 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: Gray octagonal masonry tower attached to dwelling.

This light is operational

Earlier Towers?
1888: White round tower, 43 feet tall.

Date Established: 1876

Date Present Tower Built: 1898

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

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