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Cape Melville Lighthouse

Fl white 2.5s🇵🇭Southwestern Philippines, PHInactive

Location & Light Range

About Cape Melville Lighthouse

Constructed in 1892, the Cape Melville Lighthouse features a white, pyramidal tower built from glass-reinforced plastic. This structure reaches a height of 90 meters and emits a white light with a flashing characteristic. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 20 nautical miles. The tower itself is described as a grey truncated pyramidal metal structure, 23 meters tall.

Why it matters: This lighthouse has been designated a National Historical Landmark.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl white 2.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
white
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
2.5s
Raw Code
Fl
Geographic Range
20NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1892
Heritage Status
National Historical Landmark

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
F2152
NGA No.
14540
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
90m
Tower Shape
pyramidal
Tower Color
white
Material
glass_reinforced_plastic

Structure: Grey truncated pyramidal metal tower; 23

Location

City
Southwestern Philippines
Country
🇵🇭PH
Latitude
7.8099°
Longitude
117.0059°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cape Melville Lighthouse at night?+
Cape Melville displays the characteristic Fl white 2.5s — 1 white flash every 2.5 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Cape Melville Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cape Melville Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Balabac, Palawan at 9.8 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include RIO TUBA (49 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cape Melville Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Cape Melville Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Cape Melville Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cape Melville 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.