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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

Location	Tsurushima Matsuyama, Ehime Japan
Coordinates	33°53′34.9″N 132°38′19.5″E
Tower
Constructed	June 15, 1873 (1873-06-15)
Construction	stone tower
Height	10.3 metres (34 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings	white tower and lantern
Light
Focal height	58.2 metres (191 ft)
Intensity	white: 310,000 Candela red: 120,000 Candela
Range	20.5 nautical miles (38.0 km; 23.6 mi)
Characteristic	Al Fl W R 16s.[1]
Japan no.	4901 [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.

See also

• List of lighthouses in Japan

Notes

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