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Isla Nueva Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇨🇱Cape Horn, CLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Isla Nueva Lighthouse

Also known as: Isla Nueva (Punta Waller)

A 6-meter round fiberglass tower, painted white with a single red horizontal band, stands on the northern tip of Isla Nueva. This structure has a focal height of 12 meters and emits a white flash every 5 seconds, visible for 11 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated at the south side of the Beagle Channel's entrance, an area assigned to Chile by a 1985 papal arbitration settlement. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed. The nearest port, Puerto Williams, is approximately 39 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The Isla Nueva Lighthouse is indispensable for safe passage through the southern entrance of the Beagle Channel, a critical maritime route for vessels traversing the southernmost reaches of South America. Its location within a historically disputed territory, settled by the 1985 papal arbitration, underscores its geopolitical significance in defining Chile's maritime boundaries.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Significant events: 1985 papal arbitration settlement

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with one red horizontal band
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round fiberglass tower colored white with one red horizontal band

Location

City
Cape Horn
Country
🇨🇱Chile
Region
Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region
Sea Region
Northern tip of Isla Nueva, marking the south side of the entrance to the Beagle Channel, in an area assigned to Chile by the 1985 papal arbitration settlement.
Latitude
-55.1744°
Longitude
-66.5550°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Puerto Williams(39.3 km)
Admiralty No.
G1294
NGA No.
111-2710.16
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Isla Nueva Lighthouse at night?+
Isla Nueva 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.
Which ports and harbors does Isla Nueva Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Isla Nueva Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Puerto Williams at 38.9 NM to the WNW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Isla Nueva Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Isla Nueva 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 Nueva Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isla Nueva 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.