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Cayo Caimán Grande De Santa Maria Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇨🇺Cuba, CUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cayo Caimán Grande De Santa Maria Lighthouse

Built in 1955, this lighthouse features a white tower standing 48 meters tall. The focal plane is also at 48 meters, ensuring its visibility. It emits a white flash characteristic. The structure is located in Cuba.

Why it matters: This lighthouse has a geographic range of 28 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
48m
Geographic Range
28NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1955

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J4916
NGA No.
12780
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
48m
Tower Color
white

Location

City
Cuba
Country
🇨🇺CU
Latitude
22.6845°
Longitude
-78.8836°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cayo Caimán Grande De Santa Maria Lighthouse at night?+
Cayo Caimán Grande De Santa Maria displays the characteristic Fl W 5s — 1 white flash every 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.
Which ports and harbors does Cayo Caimán Grande De Santa Maria Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cayo Caimán Grande De Santa Maria Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Caibarién at 33.7 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include CAYO COCO (34.1 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cayo Caimán Grande De Santa Maria Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cayo Caimán Grande De Santa Maria 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 Cayo Caimán Grande De Santa Maria Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cayo Caimán Grande De Santa Maria 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.