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Crawford Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇨🇱Primavera, CLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Crawford Lighthouse

The Crawford Lighthouse is an 8-meter tall cylindrical fiberglass tower situated on the south bank of the Strait, near Primavera. Its white structure is distinguished by two red horizontal bands near the top. With a focal height of 15 meters, it emits a white flash every 5 seconds, visible for nearly 12 nautical miles. The lighthouse marks the southern side of the western entrance to the Primera Angostura. The site is open to visitors, although the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is significant for delineating the south side of the western entrance to the Primera Angostura, a narrow and critical navigational channel within the Strait.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

City
Primavera
Country
🇨🇱Chile
Region
Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region
Sea Region
Located on the south (Tierra del Fuego) bank of the Strait, marking the south side of the western entrance to the Primera Angostura.
Latitude
-52.5452°
Longitude
-69.6015°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
San Gregorio(22.5 km)
Admiralty No.
G1420
NGA No.
111-2484

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with two red horizontal bands at the top
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round cylindrical fiberglass tower colored white with two red horizontal bands at the top

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Crawford Lighthouse at night?+
Crawford 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 Crawford Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Crawford Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bahía San Gregorio at 19.9 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include San Gregorio (22.5 NM WSW), Caleta Clarencia (27.2 NM SW), Puerto Percy (32.2 NM SW), Cabo Negro (49.3 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Crawford Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Crawford 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 Crawford Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Crawford 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.