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Camino Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇦🇷San Antonio Oeste, AROperational

Location & Light Range

About Camino Lighthouse

Also known as: Camino (Cangrejal Inner Range Rear)

The Camino lighthouse is a square pyramidal skeletal tower painted white with red bars in its center, standing 23 meters tall. Located on the north side of Bahía San Antonio, it guides vessels entering San Antonio Oeste. Its light emits a red flash every four seconds. The structure has a geographic range of 14.2 nautical miles. While the tower is closed to the public, the site is accessible to visitors.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides the entrance range for San Antonio Oeste, ensuring safe navigation through Bahía San Antonio.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
24.5m
Geographic Range
14.2NM

Location

City
San Antonio Oeste
Country
🇦🇷Argentina
Region
Río Negro
Sea Region
Bahía San Antonio, marking the entrance range for San Antonio Oeste.
Latitude
-40.7102°
Longitude
-64.8557°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
San antonio oeste(4.4 km)
Admiralty No.
G1042.1
NGA No.
19616

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red bars in the center

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower carrying a slatted daymark painted white with red bars in the center

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Camino Lighthouse at night?+
Camino displays the characteristic Fl Red 4s. 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 Camino Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Camino Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is SAN ANTONIO OESTE at 2.6 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include San Antonio Este (5.3 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Camino Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Camino 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 Camino Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Camino 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.