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Point Baleine Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇹🇹TTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Point Baleine Lighthouse

Also known as: Point Baleine (Espalon Point)

Point Baleine is a square skeletal tower painted white, standing 11 meters tall with a focal height of 13 meters. Its white light flashes once every 4 seconds, providing a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on the southwest point of Gaspar Grande Island, near Chaguaramas Bay. Access to the site is by boat, with the nearest port being Chaguaramas, 6.6 kilometers away. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This active light guides vessels navigating the waters off the southwest point of Gaspar Grande Island and Chaguaramas Bay, helping them avoid coastal hazards.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

Country
🇹🇹Trinidad and Tobago
Region
Diego Martin
Sea Region
Located on the southwest point of Gaspar Grande Island, just off Chaguaramas Bay.
Latitude
10.6988°
Longitude
-61.7524°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Chaguaramas(6.6 km)
Admiralty No.
J5856
NGA No.
16236
ARLHS No.
TRI-009

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Point Baleine Lighthouse at night?+
Point Baleine displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Point Baleine Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Point Baleine Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Chaguaramas at 6.6 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Carenage (8.9 NM E), Tembladora (10.1 NM E), Port-of-Spain (14.2 NM ESE), Puerto de Hierro (20.9 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Point Baleine Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Point Baleine 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 Point Baleine Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Point Baleine 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.