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Banco Belén Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 10s🇨🇱CLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Banco Belén Lighthouse

Also known as: Banco Belén (Belen Shoal)

Banco Belén is a cylindrical concrete and fiberglass tower, first lit in 1900, standing 11 meters tall. It displays black and yellow horizontal bands and is mounted on a concrete pier. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 10 seconds, visible for 10.7 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors arriving by boat, though the tower itself is closed to the public. It is located on a shoal in the Bahía de Concepción, approximately 1.1 kilometers from Talcahuano.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for marking the submerged shoal it occupies, facilitating safe navigation for vessels entering or leaving the port of Talcahuano.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1900

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black and yellow horizontal bands
Material
concrete, fiberglass

Structure: round cylindrical fiberglass tower, colored with black and yellow horizontal bands and mounted on a round concrete pier

Location

Country
🇨🇱Chile
Sea Region
shoal off Talcahuano in the Bahía de Concepción
Latitude
-36.6968°
Longitude
-73.0834°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Talcahuano(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
G1814
NGA No.
1396
ARLHS No.
CHI-035
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Banco Belén Lighthouse at night?+
Banco Belén displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 10s — 3 white flashes every 10 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Banco Belén Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Banco Belén Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Talcahuano at 0.9 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Penco (4 NM ESE), Lirquén (4.4 NM ESE), San Vicente (4.4 NM SW), Concepción (7.4 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Banco Belén Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Banco Belén Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Banco Belén Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Banco Belén Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.