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Museo do Mar Lighthouse

F White 1s🇪🇸Vigo, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Museo do Mar Lighthouse

Also known as: Museo do Mar (Museo del Mar)

This 12-meter cylindrical metal tower, painted red, is located at the Museo do Mar in Vigo, Spain. It has a focal height of 12 meters and emits a single white flash (F W) with a 11 nautical mile range. The structure consists of a round metal tower topped with a lantern and gallery. The site is open to the public, but the tower is not accessible. The nearest port is Cangas, 2 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the end of a pier belonging to the maritime museum in Vigo.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White 1s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Interval
1s
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Vigo
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Region
Galicia
Sea Region
Vigo waterfront, at the end of the pier at the maritime museum.
Latitude
42.2255°
Longitude
-8.7683°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Cangas(2.0 km)
Admiralty No.
D1895.55
NGA No.
2957

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
metal

Structure: round metal tower with lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Museo do Mar Lighthouse at night?+
Museo do Mar displays the characteristic F White 1s. 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 Museo do Mar Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Museo do Mar Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is DARBO at 1.7 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Cangas (2 NM NNW), CANGAS (2.1 NM NNW), Vigo (2.3 NM ENE), Moaña (3.2 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Museo do Mar Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Museo do Mar 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 Museo do Mar Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Museo do Mar 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.