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Olivia Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇦🇷Region Patagonia/ Provincia Santa Cruz/ Dept Deseado/ Golfo San Jorg, ARInactive

Location & Light Range

About Olivia Lighthouse

The Olivia lighthouse was established in 1945 and first lit the same year. It stands 33 meters tall with its focal plane at 28 meters. The tower is pyramidal and constructed from fiberglass, painted white with red bands. Its light emitted three white flashes every 15 seconds, with a geographic range of 12 nautical miles. The structure is located in the Golfo San Jorg area of Patagonia.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl.(3)W. period 15s
Focal Height
28m
Geographic Range
12NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1945

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G1128
NGA No.
19864

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
33m
Tower Shape
pyramidal
Tower Color
white and red
Material
fiberglass

Structure: White round glass reinforced plastic(grp) fiberglass column, red banded; 33. 19868 -Comus Rock. 22° 12.6´ N

Location

City
Region Patagonia/ Provincia Santa Cruz/ Dept Deseado/ Golfo San Jorg
Country
🇦🇷AR
Latitude
-46.4405°
Longitude
-67.5117°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Olivia Lighthouse at night?+
Olivia displays the characteristic Fl W 5s — 1 white flash every 5 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 Olivia Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Olivia Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Caleta Olivia at 1.7 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Comodoro Rivadavia (35.1 NM N), Caleta Córdoba (41.3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Olivia Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Olivia 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 Olivia Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Olivia 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.