Othón P. Blanco Municipality: Banco Chinchorro Lighthouses Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Othón P. Blanco Municipality: Banco Chinchorro Lighthouses Lighthouse
A square white concrete tower stands 10 meters tall at the northernmost point of Banco Chinchorro, a reef system 25 kilometers off Mexico's southeast coast. First lit in 1909, it emits a white flash every six seconds from a focal height of 16 meters. This structure marks the extreme north end of the reef complex, which comprises numerous coral reefs and cays. Its geographic range extends to 12.2 nautical miles, aiding vessels navigating this area. The lighthouse is operational and situated in the Quintana Roo region.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for maritime traffic navigating the Banco Chinchorro reefs, an area known for shipwrecks. Its light helps prevent further incidents and ensures safer passage.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 6s
- Focal Height
- 16m
- Geographic Range
- 12.2NM
Construction & History
- First Lit
- 1909
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Costa Maya(21.9 km)
- Admiralty No.
- J4456
- NGA No.
- 15780
Nearby Ports
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 10m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: square white concrete tower
Location
- Country
- 🇲🇽Mexico
- Region
- Quintana Roo
- Sea Region
- Banco Chinchorro, a complex of coral reefs and cays about 25 km off Mexico's extreme southeast coast, located at the extreme north end of the reef.
- Latitude
- 18.7511°
- Longitude
- -87.3008°
Nearby Vessels
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