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Morro Niebla Lighthouse

Fl W 10s🇨🇱Northern and Central Chile, CLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Morro Niebla Lighthouse

This white metal lighthouse stands 7 meters tall and was constructed in 1900 by Lever Murphy y Cía, with assembly by engineers of the Chilean Navy. The tower features red banding and a cabin, and it emits a white light. Its focal height reaches 50 meters, providing a geographic range of 7 nautical miles. It is part of Chile's lighthouse network and is situated within the grounds of the Castillo de Niebla.

Background
El Faro Morro Niebla, también conocido como Faro Niebla y Faro Fuerte Niebla es un faro perteneciente a la red de faros de Chile.​ Se ubica en dependencias del Castillo de Niebla, en la Región de Los Ríos. Sobre la puerta del faro aparece el numeral 1900, año en que la estructura fue construida por Lever Murphy y Cía y montada por ingenieros de la Armada de Chile.​

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
50m
Geographic Range
7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1900

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G1728
NGA No.
1504
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: White metal tower, red banded, with cabin; 33

Location

City
Northern and Central Chile
Country
🇨🇱CL
Latitude
-39.8697°
Longitude
-73.4026°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Morro Niebla Lighthouse at night?+
Morro Niebla displays the characteristic Fl W 10s — 1 white flash every 10 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Morro Niebla Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Morro Niebla Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Corral at 1.5 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Valdivia (7.6 NM ENE), Osorno (43.4 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Morro Niebla Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Morro Niebla 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 Morro Niebla Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Morro Niebla 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.