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Limón Bay East Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇵🇦Colón, PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Limón Bay East Breakwater Lighthouse

This lighthouse is situated within Limón Bay, marking the entrance to the Panama Canal from the Atlantic. The structure consists of a steel mast with a gallery, supported by a tripod base and a small metal equipment shelter, all mounted on a triangular concrete platform. It stands 33 meters tall with a focal height of 33 meters and displays a red light. The light characteristic is one red flash every 5 seconds, visible for nearly 16 nautical miles. The tower itself is cylindrical and painted green. It is located about 2 kilometers from the nearest port in Colón.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for the safe navigation of vessels entering Limón Bay and the Panama Canal, one of the world's busiest maritime routes. It specifically marks the end of the east breakwater, preventing groundings and collisions in a high-traffic area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
33m
Geographic Range
15.9NM

Location

City
Colón
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Region
Colón
Sea Region
entrance to Limón Bay and the Canal, just inside the hooked end of the east breakwater
Latitude
9.3932°
Longitude
-79.9139°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
33m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete, steel

Structure: steel mast with gallery, a tripod base and a small metal equipment shelter, mounted on a triangular concrete platform

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Colon(2.0 km)
Admiralty No.
J6092.6
NGA No.
16604
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Limón Bay East Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Limón Bay East Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Limón Bay East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Limón Bay East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Colón at 1.9 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Manzanillo (2.6 NM SE), Cristóbal (2.9 NM S), Las Minas (5.3 NM E), Bahía Las Minas (5.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Limón Bay East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Limón Bay East Breakwater 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.
What shipping routes pass near Limón Bay East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Limón Bay East Breakwater Lighthouse is located within the Panama Canal approach — the vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Limón Bay East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Limón Bay East Breakwater 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.