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Las Barrancas Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇦🇷AROperational

Location & Light Range

About Las Barrancas Lighthouse

Also known as: Las Barrancas (Puerto Deseado Inner Range Rear)

Las Barrancas lighthouse is a square pyramidal skeletal tower standing 9 meters tall, with its focal height at 16.5 meters. The tower itself is red, and it carries a red rectangular daymark featuring a white vertical stripe. It emits a white flash every 3 seconds and has a geographic range of 12.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located on the northern tip of Isla del Rey, south of the Río Deseado. While the site is open to visitors, the tower is closed. The nearest port, Puerto Deseado, is 12.1 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for safe navigation on the Río Deseado, marking the northern tip of Isla del Rey and supporting local shipping and fishing activities.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
16.5m
Geographic Range
12.3NM

Location

Country
🇦🇷Argentina
Sea Region
Northern tip of Isla del Rey, a large island on the south side of the Río Deseado
Latitude
-47.9139°
Longitude
-65.7191°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Puerto Deseado(12.1 km)
Admiralty No.
G1146.1
NGA No.
19936
ARLHS No.
ARG-010

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red

Structure: square pyramidal skeltal tower carrying a rectangular daymark colored red with a white vertical stripe

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Las Barrancas Lighthouse at night?+
Las Barrancas displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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 Las Barrancas Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Las Barrancas Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Puerto Deseado at 11.9 NM to the NW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Las Barrancas Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Las Barrancas 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 Las Barrancas Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Las Barrancas 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.