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Cavite Province (Manila Bay Southside) Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇵🇭PHOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cavite Province (Manila Bay Southside) Lighthouses Lighthouse

A white, cylindrical concrete tower standing 8 meters tall, the lighthouse features a gallery and a buttressed base. Its light emits a single white flash every 5 seconds from a focal height of 39 meters, providing a geographic range of 16.9 nautical miles. Established around 1908, it guides vessels navigating the western approaches to Manila Bay. The lighthouse is situated on a steep-sided islet known as The Nun, approximately 3 miles west of Corregidor. The nearest port, Lucanin, is 8.9 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse alerts mariners to the hazardous La Monja islet, a nature reserve, within the western approaches to Manila Bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
39m
Geographic Range
16.9NM

Location

Country
🇵🇭PH
Latitude
14.3052°
Longitude
120.6305°

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Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: white concrete tower with gallery and a buttressed base

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lucanin(8.9 km)
Admiralty No.
F2632
NGA No.
14264
ARLHS No.
PHI-021
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cavite Province (Manila Bay Southside) Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Cavite Province (Manila Bay Southside) Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Cavite Province (Manila Bay Southside) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cavite Province (Manila Bay Southside) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Corregidor Island at 5.4 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Lucanin (9.7 NM N), Mariveles, Luzon (10.7 NM NW), Bataan, Mariveles (11.5 NM NW), Morong/Mariveles (11.5 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cavite Province (Manila Bay Southside) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cavite Province (Manila Bay Southside) Lighthouses 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 Cavite Province (Manila Bay Southside) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cavite Province (Manila Bay Southside) Lighthouses 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.