Punta Médanos Lighthouse
Fl (5) W 40s🇦🇷Northern Argentina, AROperational
Location & Light Range
About Punta Médanos Lighthouse
Constructed of metal, the Punta Médanos lighthouse was built in 1893. This framework tower reaches a height of 59 meters, with its light positioned at 68 meters above sea level. The structure is painted black and emits five white flashes in a 40-second cycle. It is located in northern Argentina and remains operational.
Why it matters: Designated a National Historical Monument of Argentina, this lighthouse provides a geographic range of 20 nautical miles.
Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Fl (5) W 40s
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 5 flashes
- Interval
- 40s
- Raw Code
- Fl.(5)W. period 40s
- Focal Height
- 68m
- Geographic Range
- 20NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1893
- Heritage Status
- National Historical Monument of Argentina
References & Identifiers
- Admiralty No.
- G0908
- NGA No.
- 19424
- Wikidata
- Q5856280 →
Nearby Ports
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 59m
- Tower Color
- black
- Material
- metal
Structure: Black metal framework tower, on building; 194. Fl.(5)W. period 40s
Location
- City
- Northern Argentina
- Country
- 🇦🇷AR
- Latitude
- -36.8830°
- Longitude
- -56.6748°
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