International bathymetric agencies recognise that lighthouses on Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago have been established and are maintained. They shine all around to support ships in the region, as well as to affirm the nation’s sovereignty over the archipelago.
The red and yellow Son Ca lighthouse, 28 metres in height, was built on November 6, 2009.
On Truong Sa archipelago, there are nine lighthouses managed by the Southern Vietnam Maritime Safety Corporation. Building a lighthouse at sea is not easy, from transporting materials and equipment to ensuring the supply of goods and food for workers. (Image: The lighthouse’s pillar)
Song Tu Tay lighthouse on the island of the same name has a range of 22 nautical miles during the day and 21 nautical miles at night.
The Song Tu Tay lighthouse was built in 1993, with a height of around 36 metres. Its light is white and flashes every 15 seconds.
The Naval Forces on Song Tu Tay Island are preparing for a parade in front of the lighthouse.
From the Song Tu Tay lighthouse, people can see the peaceful beauty of civil works on the island, including Song Tu Tay commune’s primary school.
The lighthouse on Sinh Ton Island stands out in the blue of the sky and sea. The yellow lighthouse has an average width of four metres.
The Sinh Ton Island lighthouse, put into operation in 2012, is 25 metres tall so that ships and boats can see its light within a radius of 15 nautical milesduring the day and 20 nautical miles at night.
The yellow lighthouse on Truong Sa Lon Island has a height of 14 metres.
The lighthouse was built in 2009 and has a range of more than 14 nautical miles during the day and more than 18 nautical miles at night.
A panoramic view of Truong Sa archipelago from the top of the lighthouse.
Nhan Dan