How much was damaged by Typhoon Alice in 1966?

The transparent glass shield and refractometer of the Light House were severly damaged and were incapable of working properly. The roof of ancillary buildings was damaged.

When did the Light House become a Third Class Heritage?

In November 11 th , 1988. The Ministry of the Interior sent us a Government Leter (Tai 77 Nei Min No. 650097) to announce that Dong-Yin Light House was classified as a Third Class Heritage Site in the Taiwan Fukien region.

What do you think of the fact that the Light House has become a heritage site?

We all know that the preservation of the Light House was because the inconvenience of traffice. So Dong-Yin Light House preserved more literature than other Light Houses. However, the Light House could only become a Third Class Heritage Site, we actually felt sad about it. However, the Light House is still kept as it was, we have a sense of achievement.

How long is the regular maintenance period of the Light House?

Except general maintenance, the renovation is done once a year.

How long does the Light House bulb's beam reach?

Currently there is a 5 th Class installed on the top of the bucket platform. The bulb makes three consecutive flashes every 15 seconds. The bulb is equivalent to 2600 lit candles.

What is the function of fog siren? How long can the sound reach?

During the fog season in Dong-Yin, the sirens can assist the insufficiency of navigation aids. The sounf of the siren can reach 3-10 nautical miles.

What do you think of the Centennial of Dong-Yin Light House?

I feel happy and grateful. I am grateful of many people's efforts to acieve ehatwe have today. We hope the Light House will become the commodity of local people. Everyone should work together to protect the beautiful Light House.

Will you always be here with us?

I will do this until my retirement. Because this is a sacred job and I will do it whatever it takes.