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Bataan Province: Manila Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇵🇭PHOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bataan Province: Manila Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical tower stands 18 meters tall on the east coast of the Bataan Peninsula. Its design features a square base with an external stairway winding around the structure. The lighthouse emits a white flash every six seconds. The site is open to the public, offering bay views, but the tower itself is closed to visitors. It is located 0.7 kilometers from the nearest port, Baatan.

Why it matters: This light warns vessels navigating the eastern side of the Bataan Peninsula against the headland at Lamao Point and guides ships using the ferry quay and those transiting Manila Bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s

Location

Country
🇵🇭PH
Latitude
14.5138°
Longitude
120.6101°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Baatan(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
F2639.5.
NGA No.
14270
ARLHS No.
PHI-119

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical

Structure: square cylindrical tower with an external stairway winding around the tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bataan Province: Manila Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Bataan Province: Manila Bay Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Bataan Province: Manila Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bataan Province: Manila Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Limay/Bataan at 0.8 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Lucanin (2.9 NM S), Corregidor Island (8 NM S), Mariveles, Luzon (8.1 NM SW), Bataan, Mariveles (8.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bataan Province: Manila Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bataan Province: Manila Bay Lighthouses 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 Bataan Province: Manila Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bataan Province: Manila Bay Lighthouses 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.