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Isla Gorgonilla Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇨🇴COOperational

Location & Light Range

About Isla Gorgonilla Lighthouse

This skeletal steel tower stands 18 meters tall on Isla Gorgonilla, a smaller island located off the southwestern coast of Isla Gorgona. Painted with alternating red and white horizontal bands, it reaches a focal height of 103 meters. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 15 seconds, visible for 25.2 nautical miles. A replacement was planned for 2020, with a new structure installed by 2021. The nearest port is Tumaco, situated 75.8 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse helps vessels navigate the waters near Isla Gorgonilla and avoid the island's shores, offering a visual identifier during daylight hours.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
103m
Geographic Range
25.2NM

Construction & History

Significant events: replacement planned for 2020, new lighthouse installed by 2021

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tumaco(75.8 km)
Admiralty No.
G3128
NGA No.
0212

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: skeletal tower painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

Country
🇨🇴Colombia
Sea Region
Isla Gorgonilla, a smaller island off the southwestern tip of Isla Gorgona
Latitude
2.9410°
Longitude
-78.2097°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Isla Gorgonilla Lighthouse at night?+
Isla Gorgonilla displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 Gorgonilla Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Isla Gorgonilla 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 Gorgonilla Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isla Gorgonilla 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.