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Cape Pembroke Lighthouse

Fl (3) W 20s🇫🇰Falkland Islands, FKInactive

Location & Light Range

About Cape Pembroke Lighthouse

Cape Pembroke Lighthouse, a white metal structure, was built and first lit in 1907. The tower stands 18 meters high, with its focal plane at 30 meters above sea level. This grey metal post design provides a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. It is visible from Berkley Sound, Port William, and Port Harriet, extending as far as the local terrain allows.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is visible inshore in Berkley Sound, Port William, and Port Harriet as far as the land permits.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) W 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1907

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G1352
NGA No.
G 1352
Wikidata
Q3378557 →
OpenStreetMap
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: Grey metal post; 3. Visible inshore in Berkley Sound, Port William, and Port Harriet as far as the land permits

Location

City
Falkland Islands
Country
🇫🇰FK
Latitude
-51.6818°
Longitude
-57.7208°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cape Pembroke Lighthouse at night?+
Cape Pembroke displays the characteristic Fl (3) W 20s — 3 white flashes every 20 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.
Which ports and harbors does Cape Pembroke Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cape Pembroke Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Port Stanley at 5.2 NM to the W. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cape Pembroke Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Cape Pembroke 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 Pembroke Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cape Pembroke 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.