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Capones Lighthouse

Fl (3) W 15s🇵🇭Northern Philippines, PHOperational

Also known as: Capones Lighthouse

The Capones Island Lighthouse, constructed of concrete, was built in 1999. It stands 75 meters above sea level, emitting a white light. The light characteristic is a single white flash. Its focal height provides a geographic range of 22 nautical miles. The tower itself is painted white.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides international vessels towards Subic Bay or Corregidor Island Lighthouse at the entrance of Manila Bay.

Background
Capones Island Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located in Capones Island off the coast of Barangay Pundaquit, San Antonio, in the province of Zambales, in the Philippines. The light guides international vessels coming from the north to northwest towards Subic Bay or to Corregidor Island Lighthouse at the entrance of Manila Bay. It had first-order lenses when it was first lit on August 1, 1890. The island is famous for the century-old Capones Lighthouse. Most visitors would leave Manila very early in the morning and would go straight to an island hopping tour of Capones Island and the nearby coves.
Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) W 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
75m
Geographic Range
22NM
Year Built
1999
Admiralty No.
F2680
NGA No.
14380
Wikidata
Q5036092
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Tower Color
white
Material
concrete
City
Northern Philippines
Country
🇵🇭PH
Latitude
14.9155°
Longitude
120.0091°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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How do mariners identify Capones Lighthouse at night?+
Capones displays the characteristic Fl (3) W 15s — 3 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.
Which ports and harbors does Capones Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Capones Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Subic at 13 NM to the E. Other ports served include Subic Bay (14.8 NM ESE), Olongapo (16.5 NM ESE), Masinloc/Sual (38.2 NM N), Bataan, Mariveles (40 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Capones Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Capones 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 Capones Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Capones 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.