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Isla San Gállan Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇵🇪PEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Isla San Gállan Lighthouse

The Isla San Gállan lighthouse, constructed in 1981, stands on a high island approximately 35 kilometers southwest of Pisco, Peru. Its square skeletal tower, painted with orange and white vertical stripes, rises 9 meters from a blue and white concrete base. The light, emitting a white flash every 10 seconds, is situated at a focal height of 385 meters. This altitude provides a significant geographic range of 45.3 nautical miles. The structure is located near the General San Martin port, about 11.7 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is significant for its exceptionally high focal plane, offering a long-range navigational aid for ships traversing the Pacific waters off Pisco. Its strategic placement on a high island aids vessels approaching the port and warns of the elevated coastline.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
385m
Geographic Range
45.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1981

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
General San Martin(11.7 km)
Admiralty No.
G2033
NGA No.
0888
ARLHS No.
PER-002

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with orange and white vertical stripes
Material
concrete

Structure: square skeletal tower mounted on a blue and white square concrete base

Location

Country
🇵🇪Peru
Sea Region
A high island just off the coast, about 35 km southwest of Pisco.
Latitude
-13.6424°
Longitude
-76.4023°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Isla San Gállan Lighthouse at night?+
Isla San Gállan displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 San Gállan Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Isla San Gállan Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Pisco at 12.2 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Tambo de Mora (15.8 NM NE), Pampa Melchorita (23.3 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Isla San Gállan Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Isla San Gállan 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 San Gállan Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isla San Gállan 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.