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Isla Bonduca Lighthouse

Fl White 12s🇨🇱Puerto Natales, CLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Isla Bonduca Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower stands 10 meters tall on Isla Bonduca, located in the Canal Sarmiento east of Isla Hanover. It is painted white with a single red band encircling its structure. The lighthouse emits a white light that flashes once every 12 seconds. Its focal height reaches 27 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 14.7 nautical miles. The tower guides vessels through this section of the inside passage.

Why it matters: The Isla Bonduca lighthouse is important for safe navigation through the Canal Sarmiento, a key segment of the inside passage east of Isla Hanover.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl W 12s
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Location

City
Puerto Natales
Country
🇨🇱Chile
Region
Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region
Sea Region
An island in the Canal Sarmiento, part of the inside passage east of Isla Hanover.
Latitude
-50.7387°
Longitude
-74.5190°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red band
Material
concrete

Structure: round concrete tower, painted white with a red band

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Isla Guarello(38.6 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Isla Bonduca Lighthouse at night?+
Isla Bonduca displays the characteristic Fl White 12s. 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 Isla Bonduca Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Isla Bonduca 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 Bonduca Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isla Bonduca 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.