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Darsena de Barlovento (Marina Hemingway) Lighthouse

Fl White 7s🇨🇺Playa, CUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Darsena de Barlovento (Marina Hemingway) Lighthouse

A white, square skeletal tower stands 8 meters tall, situated atop a multi-story hotel within Marina Hemingway. This navigational aid emits a white flash every seven seconds from a focal height of 36 meters, providing a geographic range of 16.4 nautical miles. The lighthouse guides vessels into Marina Hemingway, a resort development approximately 15 kilometers west of Havana. Its integration into the hotel structure presents a unique architectural approach to maritime signaling. The structure serves recreational boats and yachts accessing the marina.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for guiding vessels safely into Marina Hemingway, a significant resort and marina complex west of Havana. Its placement atop a multi-story hotel makes it an unusual architectural feature, blending utility with the resort's infrastructure.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 7s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
7s
Raw Code
Fl W 7s
Focal Height
36m
Geographic Range
16.4NM

Location

City
Playa
Country
🇨🇺Cuba
Region
Havana
Sea Region
Marina Hemingway, a large resort development and marina located about 15 km west of downtown Havana.
Latitude
23.0928°
Longitude
-82.4934°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square skeletal tower mounted atop a multi-story hotel

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La Habana(8.2 km)
Admiralty No.
J4848
NGA No.
12564
ARLHS No.
CUB-009
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Darsena de Barlovento (Marina Hemingway) Lighthouse at night?+
Darsena de Barlovento (Marina Hemingway) displays the characteristic Fl White 7s. 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 Darsena de Barlovento (Marina Hemingway) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Darsena de Barlovento (Marina Hemingway) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Santa Clara at 8.5 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include La Habana (8.7 NM ENE), Mariel (15.9 NM WSW), Cabañas (24.3 NM WSW), Bahía Honda (38.3 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Darsena de Barlovento (Marina Hemingway) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Darsena de Barlovento (Marina Hemingway) 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 Darsena de Barlovento (Marina Hemingway) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Darsena de Barlovento (Marina Hemingway) 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.