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Cabo Corrientes Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇨🇺Cuba, CUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cabo Corrientes Lighthouse

This metal framework tower, built in 1930, stands 22 meters tall and emits a white light. The focal height reaches 27 meters, providing a geographic range of 5 nautical miles. It displays two white, red, and green flashes in an 8-second cycle. The square tower is painted white and is located approximately 400 meters north of the cape's point.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Oc.(2)W.R.G. period 8s
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1930

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J4819
NGA No.
13712
Wikidata
Q60796499 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
22m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: White framework tower; 72. CAYMAN ISLANDS

Location

City
Cuba
Country
🇨🇺CU
Latitude
21.7617°
Longitude
-84.5159°

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cabo Corrientes Lighthouse at night?+
Cabo Corrientes displays the characteristic Fl W 5s — 1 white flash every 5 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.
Is Cabo Corrientes Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cabo Corrientes 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 Cabo Corrientes Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cabo Corrientes 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.