Isla Desterrada Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Isla Desterrada Lighthouse
The Isla Desterrada lighthouse is a square pyramidal skeletal tower standing 8 meters tall, with its light positioned 14 meters above sea level. It emits a white light with a characteristic of one white flash every 16 seconds. This structure is situated on a small islet on the northwestern side of Arrecife Alacrán. The geographic range of the light is 11.6 nautical miles. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port is Progreso, located 71.4 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for maritime safety, specifically warning vessels away from the extensive and dangerous Arrecife Alacrán. Its light helps guide ships through the northwestern approaches to the reef.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 4 flashes
- Interval
- 16s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 16s
- Focal Height
- 14m
- Geographic Range
- 11.6NM
Location
- City
- Progreso
- Country
- 🇲🇽Mexico
- Region
- Yucatán
- Sea Region
- Located on an islet on the northwestern side of Arrecife Alacrán.
- Latitude
- 22.5256°
- Longitude
- -89.7673°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Progreso(71.4 km)
- Admiralty No.
- J4412
- NGA No.
- 15600
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8m
- Tower Shape
- square
Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Isla Desterrada على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Mexico، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.