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Banco Narrow Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇨🇱San Gregorio, CLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Banco Narrow Lighthouse

Banco Narrow lighthouse is a red, triangular pyramidal skeletal tower standing 10 meters tall. It is situated on a shoal in the western Bahía Posesión, near San Gregorio, Chile. The light exhibits a red flash every 5 seconds and has a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. This light serves vessels navigating the waters of the bay. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for safe navigation within Bahía Posesión, warning vessels about the hazardous shoal it marks in the western part of the bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Location

City
San Gregorio
Country
🇨🇱Chile
Region
Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region
Sea Region
shoal in the western Bahía Posesión
Latitude
-52.2911°
Longitude
-68.9619°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Punta Loyola(41.3 km)
Admiralty No.
G1409
NGA No.
111-2528
ARLHS No.
CHI-036

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red

Structure: triangular pyramidal skeletal tower painted red

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Banco Narrow Lighthouse at night?+
Banco Narrow displays the characteristic Fl Red 5s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Banco Narrow Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Banco Narrow Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Punta Loyola at 41.1 NM to the N. Other ports served include Río Gallegos (41.8 NM NNW), Rio Cullen (41.9 NM SE), Bahía San Gregorio (47.1 NM WSW), San Gregorio (49.7 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Banco Narrow Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Banco Narrow 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 Narrow Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Banco Narrow 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.