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Cabo San Diego Lighthouse

Fl (3) W 32s🇦🇷Southern Argentina, AROperational

Location & Light Range

About Cabo San Diego Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse, built and first lit in 1934, stands 14 meters tall with a focal height of 40 meters. Its tower is painted black, and it emits a white light with a single flash every 4 seconds. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 6 nautical miles. A Fresnel lens is utilized in its operation. It remains operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) W 32s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
32s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 4s
Focal Height
40m
Geographic Range
6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1934

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G1276
NGA No.
20264
ARLHS No.
ARG-030
Wikidata
Q5856312 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black
Material
concrete

Location

City
Southern Argentina
Country
🇦🇷AR
Latitude
-54.6579°
Longitude
-65.1190°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cabo San Diego Lighthouse at night?+
Cabo San Diego displays the characteristic Fl (3) W 32s — 3 white flashes every 32 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 San Diego Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cabo San Diego 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 San Diego Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cabo San Diego 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.