Golfo Nuevo Lighthouse

R🇦🇷Region Patagonia/ Provincia del Chubut/ Dept Biedma/ Puerto Madryn, ARInactive

Location & Light Range

About Golfo Nuevo Lighthouse

Golfo Nuevo Lighthouse was constructed and first illuminated in 1916. The structure has a height of 14.5 meters. It is situated in Puerto Madryn, which is part of the Region Patagonia and Chubut Province. The light emitted is red.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
R
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash

Construction & History

Year Built
1916

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q5694687 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14.5m

Location

City
Region Patagonia/ Provincia del Chubut/ Dept Biedma/ Puerto Madryn
Country
🇦🇷AR
Latitude
-42.7216°
Longitude
-65.0300°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Golfo Nuevo Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Golfo Nuevo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Puerto Madryn at 1.6 NM to the S. Other ports served include Rawson (35.7 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Golfo Nuevo Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Golfo Nuevo 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.

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What is the Golfo Nuevo lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Region Patagonia/ Provincia del Chubut/ Dept Biedma/ Puerto Madryn, AR. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.