Green Island Lighthouse Introduction
In December 1937, the luxurious ocean liner "President Hoover," considered the largest in the world at the time, set sail from Keelung to the Philippines. Due to the heavy fog, it ran aground in the waters off the Green Island Pavilion. The following morning, local residents of Green Island took to their boats to rescue the stranded crew and passengers, accommodating them in their homes and gaining widespread international acclaim. In gratitude for the bravery displayed by the residents of Green Island, the American authorities donated funds through the Red Cross to construct the Green Island Lighthouse. During World War II, the lighthouse was destroyed in an air raid, and the structure seen today was rebuilt by the Republic of China government in 1948. The Green Island Lighthouse stands approximately 33.3 meters tall and contains 150 steps, offering a panoramic view of the entire island from its summit. The architecture features reinforced concrete, with a cylindrical shape. Originally, the lighthouse had an alternating black and white striped pattern, with the exterior of the surrounding buildings covered in pebble stone. After its reconstruction in 1948, it was completely painted in pure white. The current lighthouse is equipped with a modern fourth-order rotating lens and an alternating current light, flashing white light twice every 20 seconds, with a luminous intensity of 1 million candlelights. This advanced equipment helps mariners better navigate using the light source. Since 2013, all lighthouses in Taiwan have been managed by the Bureau of Navigation and Aviation under the Ministry of Transportation. The lighthouse itself is not open to the public, but the surrounding Green Island Lighthouse Park is available for sightseeing. The best time to see the blooming wild lilies on Green Island is from March to May, with a large patch of wild lilies available for public enjoyment in front of the lighthouse.
