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Bold Point Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇵🇭PHOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bold Point Lighthouse

Bold Point Lighthouse is a 9-meter tall cylindrical metal tower, painted red. Its light is situated 7 meters above sea level, emitting a white flash every 5 seconds, visible for 3 nautical miles. The structure originally featured a round barbell-shaped white tower, though satellite imagery indicates it has since succumbed to erosion and now rests on the beach. The site is officially open to the public, but access to the tower itself is prohibited. It is located approximately 31.3 kilometers from Puerto Princesa.

Why it matters: This lighthouse served to guide vessels navigating the waters off Palawan, warning them away from the rounded headland at Bold Point.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
3NM

Location

Country
🇵🇭PH
Latitude
10.0323°
Longitude
119.1646°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Puerto Princesa(31.3 km)
Admiralty No.
F2166
NGA No.
14518

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
metal

Structure: round barbell-shaped white tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bold Point Lighthouse at night?+
Bold Point displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bold Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bold Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Barton/Palawan at 24.2 NM to the N. Other ports served include Balintang/Puerto Princesa (31.2 NM SW), Barton/Puerto Princesa (31.2 NM SW), Batarasa/Puerto Princesa (31.2 NM SW), Long Point/Puerto Princesa (31.2 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bold Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bold Point 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 Bold Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bold Point 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.