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Angaur Lighthouse

🇵🇼Palau, PWInactive

Location & Light Range

About Angaur Lighthouse

A Japanese lighthouse was constructed in 1941 on Angaur, the southernmost island in the Palau archipelago. Operational records indicate its first lighting also occurred in 1941. The structure is no longer active. Photographs from 1984 and later show the lighthouse, with one image depicting its entrance and another the encroaching jungle. Additional images reveal the ruins of the keeper's house.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash

Location

City
Palau
Country
🇵🇼PW
Latitude
6.9105°
Longitude
134.1297°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Construction & History

Year Built
1941

References & Identifiers

ARLHS No.
PAL-001
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Angaur Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Angaur Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Angaur at 0.3 NM to the S. Other ports served include MELEKEOK (32 NM NE), Koror (33.6 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Angaur Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Angaur Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
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