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El Morro De Monte Cristi Lighthouse

Fl W 10s🇩🇴Dominican Republic, DOInactive

Location & Light Range

About El Morro De Monte Cristi Lighthouse

El Morro De Monte Cristi is a white, square concrete tower built and first lit in 2013. It stands 262 meters above sea level. The light emits a single red flash every 5 seconds. It has a geographic range of 3 nautical miles. A radar reflector is also part of the structure.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.R. period 5s
Focal Height
262m
Geographic Range
3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2013

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
and
NGA No.
14252
ARLHS No.
DOM-002

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: White square tower. Radar reflector

Location

City
Dominican Republic
Country
🇩🇴DO
Latitude
19.8935°
Longitude
-71.6538°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify El Morro De Monte Cristi Lighthouse at night?+
El Morro De Monte Cristi displays the characteristic Fl W 10s — 1 white flash every 10 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 El Morro De Monte Cristi Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
El Morro De Monte Cristi Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Salcedo at 12 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Manzanillo (12.8 NM SSW), Puerto Libertador (12.8 NM SSW), Fort Liberte (16.7 NM SW), Caracol (24.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is El Morro De Monte Cristi Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
El Morro De Monte Cristi Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near El Morro De Monte Cristi Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near El Morro De Monte Cristi 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.