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Isla Blanca Lighthouse

🇵🇪PEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Isla Blanca Lighthouse

A cylindrical concrete tower built in 1971, the Isla Blanca lighthouse stands 7 meters tall. It is painted with red and white horizontal bands and lacks a lantern. The lighthouse was situated atop an islet off the northern end of Isla Blanca, which provides shelter for the harbor of Chimbote. Its operational status ended around 2007, and it was removed from navigation lists in 2009. The nearest port is Chimbote, located 1.8 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse was important for vessels navigating into and out of the harbor at Chimbote.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower painted with red and white horizontal bands; no lantern

Location

Country
🇵🇪Peru
Region
Ancash
Sea Region
atop an islet off the northern end of Isla Blanca, which shelters the harbor of Chimbote
Latitude
-9.1055°
Longitude
-78.6206°

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Type
Name
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Construction & History

Year Built
1971

Significant events: Inactive since about 2007, dropped from the 2009 NGA list

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Chimbote(1.8 km)
ARLHS No.
PER-040
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Isla Blanca Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Isla Blanca Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Chimbote at 3.4 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include SAMANCO (11.5 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Isla Blanca Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Isla Blanca 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 Isla Blanca Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isla Blanca 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.