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Gracias a Dios Department Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇭🇳Iriona, HNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Gracias a Dios Department Lighthouses Lighthouse

A 22-meter steel post with a gallery, this cylindrical tower features red and white horizontal bands. It emits a white flash every 5 seconds. This lighthouse was located on a coastal bulge approximately 65 kilometers east of Limón, Honduras, near the town of Iriona. It provided a geographic range of 13.6 nautical miles. The original structure collapsed in August 2011, destroyed by heavy waves from Tropical Storm Harvey. Evidence suggests a new light may have been established in the vicinity.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guided vessels around a distinctive cape along the Honduran coastline. Its destruction underscored the impact of coastal erosion and tropical storms on maritime infrastructure.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Collapsed in 2011, destroyed by heavy waves from Tropical Storm Harvey in August 2011

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Trujillo(52.4 km)
Admiralty No.
J6012
NGA No.
16478
ARLHS No.
HON-001

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
22m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: A 22m steel post with gallery, painted with red and white horizontal bands.

Location

City
Iriona
Country
🇭🇳Honduras
Region
Colón
Sea Region
A bulge in the coast about 65 km east of Limón, Honduras.
Latitude
15.9860°
Longitude
-85.0360°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gracias a Dios Department Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Gracias a Dios Department Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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.
Is Gracias a Dios Department Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gracias a Dios Department Lighthouses 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 Gracias a Dios Department Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
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