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Estero Salado (Canal del Morro) A Range (Cauchiche Range) Rear Lighthouse

Fl white 4s🇪🇨Puná, ECOperational

Location & Light Range

About Estero Salado (Canal del Morro) A Range (Cauchiche Range) Rear Lighthouse

This square skeletal metal tower stands 20 meters tall and is painted white. Its light reaches a focal height of 23 meters, providing a geographic range of 13.8 nautical miles. The light emits a white flash on a cycle that repeats when the light is visible. Located in the Estero Salado, also known as Canal del Morro, near Puná, it serves as the rear light for the Cauchiche Range. The nearest port is Posorja, 6.4 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This range light is indispensable for safe navigation within the Estero Salado and Canal del Morro, a critical waterway in Ecuador. By providing precise alignment as the rear light of the Cauchiche Range, it enables ships to maintain their course through narrow and potentially hazardous channels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl white 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
white
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl.W
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
13.8NM

Location

City
Puná
Country
🇪🇨Ecuador
Region
Guayas
Sea Region
Located in Estero Salado, also known as Canal del Morro, in Ecuador, this lighthouse serves as the rear light for the Cauchiche Range, guiding vessels through this important waterway.
Latitude
-2.8045°
Longitude
-80.2294°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted white

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Posorja(6.4 km)
Admiralty No.
G3038.1
NGA No.
0456
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Estero Salado (Canal del Morro) A Range (Cauchiche Range) Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Estero Salado (Canal del Morro) A Range (Cauchiche 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 Estero Salado (Canal del Morro) A Range (Cauchiche Range) Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Estero Salado (Canal del Morro) A Range (Cauchiche Range) Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Posorja at 5.8 NM to the N. Other ports served include Puná (19.2 NM ENE), Puerto Balao Grande (24.4 NM ESE), Puerto Bolívar (29.4 NM SSE), Zapotal (34.5 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Estero Salado (Canal del Morro) A Range (Cauchiche Range) Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Estero Salado (Canal del Morro) A Range (Cauchiche 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 Estero Salado (Canal del Morro) A Range (Cauchiche Range) Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Estero Salado (Canal del Morro) A Range (Cauchiche 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.