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Canal Interior Malecon del Este Lighthouse

🇻🇪Parroquia Zapara, VEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Canal Interior Malecon del Este Lighthouse

Also known as: Canal Interior Malecon del Este (East Breakwater)

This cylindrical lighthouse, constructed from stone, stands 7 meters tall as a round rubblestone tower. It was situated on the eastern breakwater at the dredged entrance connecting the Lago de Maracaibo to the Gulf of Venezuela. The tower's role was to mark this critical passage for vessels. Its operational status concluded, and the Admiralty officially deleted it from their lists in 2018. The lighthouse's construction date and builders are not recorded.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marked the dredged channel into the Lago de Maracaibo, preventing vessels from grounding in shallower waters.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
stone

Structure: round rubblestone tower

Location

City
Parroquia Zapara
Country
🇻🇪Venezuela
Region
Zulia State
Sea Region
breakwater on the east side of the dredged entrance to the Lago de Maracaibo from the Gulf of Venezuela
Latitude
11.0197°
Longitude
-71.5837°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Construction & History

Significant events: deleted by Admiralty in 2018

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La Ceiba/Maracaibo L(13.6 km)
Admiralty No.
J6274
NGA No.
16860
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Canal Interior Malecon del Este Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Canal Interior Malecon del Este Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is El Tablazo/Maracaibo L at 15.5 NM to the S. Other ports served include Punta de Palmas (15.5 NM S), La Ceiba/Maracaibo L (23.2 NM S), La Salina/Maracaibo L (23.2 NM S), Puerto Miranda/Maracaibo L. (23.2 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Canal Interior Malecon del Este Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Canal Interior Malecon del Este 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 Canal Interior Malecon del Este Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Canal Interior Malecon del Este 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.