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Northern Puerto Rico Lighthouses Lighthouse

Occ W 4s🇵🇷Puerto Rico, PRInactive

Location & Light Range

About Northern Puerto Rico Lighthouses Lighthouse

Also known as: Punta Higüero Lighthouse

This grey, round masonry tower measures 21 meters in height, with a focal plane 27 meters above sea level. The lighthouse exhibits a white occulting light characteristic. It is a 69-foot structure with a focal height of 27 meters. This light is no longer operational.

Why it matters: The structure holds heritage status 2.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ W 4s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
9NM

Construction & History

Heritage Status
2

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J5488
NGA No.
14416
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q7260540 →
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
21m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: Grey round tower; 69

Location

City
Puerto Rico
Country
🇵🇷PR
Latitude
18.3620°
Longitude
-67.2709°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Northern Puerto Rico Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Northern Puerto Rico Lighthouses displays the characteristic Occ W 4s — 1 white flash every 4 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 Northern Puerto Rico Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Northern Puerto Rico Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is CLUB NAUTICO RINCON at 1.2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Aguadilla (8.3 NM NE), Mayagüez (10.5 NM SE), San Sebastián (17.7 NM ESE), Guanica (31.7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Northern Puerto Rico Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Northern Puerto Rico Lighthouses Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Northern Puerto Rico Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Northern Puerto Rico Lighthouses 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.