Banco Salmedina Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Banco Salmedina Lighthouse
Banco Salmedina, established in 1937, is situated on a concrete platform supported by piles, approximately 8 kilometers offshore and 16 kilometers west of Cartagena. The structure now consists of a light on a short stand. Initially, a 22-meter tower was installed in 1978, but this was later removed. The light emits a single white flash every 10 seconds, with a focal height of 22 meters and a geographic range of 13.6 nautical miles. The station has been inactive since 2018. Its location marks the beginning of the approach to Cartagena.
Why it matters: This light served to guide vessels approaching Cartagena and warned of the low bank and reef system it marked.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 10s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 10s
- Focal Height
- 22m
- Geographic Range
- 13.6NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1937
Significant events: Station established 1937, a 22 m tower installed 1978, tall tower removed and replaced by a short stand, inactive since 2018
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Mamonal(1.6 km)
- ARLHS No.
- COL-012
Tower & Structure
Structure: A light on a short stand, mounted on a concrete platform supported by piles.
Location
- Country
- 🇨🇴Colombia
- Sea Region
- Located on a low bank about 8 km (5 mi) off the coast and 16 km (10 mi) west of Cartagena, marking the beginning of the approach to Cartagena.
- Latitude
- 10.3210°
- Longitude
- -75.5094°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Banco Salmedina على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Colombia، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.