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El Rincón Lighthouse

Fl (3) W 40s🇦🇷Northern Argentina, AROperational

Location & Light Range

About El Rincón Lighthouse

El Rincón is a metal, truncated conical tower standing 62 meters tall. It was built and first lit in 1925. The lighthouse displays white and black bands around its structure. Its light consists of two white flashes followed by a single white flash, repeating every 40 seconds. The focal height of the light is 64 meters, providing a geographic range of 33 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) W 40s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
40s
Raw Code
Fl.(2+1)W. period 40s
Focal Height
64m
Geographic Range
33NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1925

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G1020
NGA No.
19580
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Wikidata
Q3378128 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
62m
Tower Shape
conical
Tower Color
white and black
Material
metal

Structure: White truncated conical tower, black banded; 203. ARGENTINA

Location

City
Northern Argentina
Country
🇦🇷AR
Latitude
-39.3840°
Longitude
-62.0146°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify El Rincón Lighthouse at night?+
El Rincón displays the characteristic Fl (3) W 40s — 3 white flashes every 40 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 Rincón Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
El Rincón Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Puerto Rosales/Bahia Blanca at 27.7 NM to the N. Other ports served include Puerto Belgrano/Bahia Blanca (29.7 NM N), Puerto Nacional/Bahia Blanca (37.2 NM NNW), Bahía Blanca (37.5 NM NNW), Cuatreros/Bahia Blanca (37.9 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is El Rincón Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, El Rincón 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 El Rincón Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near El Rincón 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.