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Data de Posorja Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇪🇨Posorja, ECOperational

Location & Light Range

About Data de Posorja Range Rear Lighthouse

This square skeletal steel tower stands 23 meters tall and displays a red daymark. It is located in the village of Posorja on the mainland side of the Canal del Morro. The tower's focal height is 35 meters, and it emits a white flash every 4 seconds. This light guides vessels approaching from the open sea to the west into the canal. The nearest port of Posorja is 3.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This range rear light, part of a system with a front light 1.05 kilometers to its southwest, is indispensable for safe navigation into the Canal del Morro, providing the initial alignment for ships approaching from the open sea.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
35m
Geographic Range
16.2NM

Location

City
Posorja
Country
🇪🇨Ecuador
Region
Guayas
Sea Region
Located in the village of Posorja, on the mainland side of the Canal del Morro, guiding vessels approaching from the open sea to the west.
Latitude
-2.7188°
Longitude
-80.2928°

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red daymark
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery, carrying a rectangular red daymark

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Posorja(3.2 km)
Admiralty No.
G3040.81
NGA No.
0450.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Data de Posorja Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Data de Posorja Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Data de Posorja Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Data de Posorja Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Posorja at 3.2 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Puná (22.6 NM E), Zapotal (28.1 NM NNW), Puerto Balao Grande (29.6 NM ESE), Guayaquil (34.8 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Data de Posorja Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Data de Posorja Range Rear 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 Data de Posorja Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Data de Posorja Range Rear 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.