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Cape San Sebastian Lighthouse

Fl (5) W 15s🇲🇿Mozambique, MZInactive

Location & Light Range

About Cape San Sebastian Lighthouse

The Cape San Sebastian lighthouse is a 26-meter round tower, painted red with white bands. It stands on a white dwelling. The focal height reaches 38 meters, and the light characteristic consists of five white flashes every 15 seconds. This station is listed with an NGA number of 31800 and an Admiralty number of D6538. The geographic range of the light is 12 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located on a low headland approximately 35 kilometers southeast of Vilankulo.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (5) W 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
5 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl.(5)W. period 15s
Focal Height
38m
Geographic Range
12NM

Location

City
Mozambique
Country
🇲🇿MZ
Latitude
-22.2737°
Longitude
35.5349°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
26m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
red

Structure: Red tower, white banded, on white dwelling; 26. MOZAMBIQUE 537

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D6538
NGA No.
31800
ARLHS No.
MOZ-017
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cape San Sebastian Lighthouse at night?+
Cape San Sebastian displays the characteristic Fl (5) W 15s — 5 white flashes every 15 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 Cape San Sebastian Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Cape San Sebastian 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 San Sebastian Lighthouse?+
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