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Puerto San Julián Fourth Range Front Lighthouse

Fl White 2s🇦🇷AROperational

Location & Light Range

About Puerto San Julián Fourth Range Front Lighthouse

This 16-meter masonry tower stands with red and white horizontal bands on the east side of the San Julián estuary. It is located approximately three kilometers northeast of Puerto San Julián town, guiding vessels through the San Julián estuary toward Puerto San Julián. The tower displays a white flashing light every 2 seconds. Access to the site is permitted, but the tower is closed to the public. This range front light has a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for guiding ships through the winding Bahía San Julián estuary, enabling safe passage into and out of Puerto San Julián.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 2s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Fl W 2s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Location

Country
🇦🇷Argentina
Region
Santa Cruz
Sea Region
Located on the east side of the San Julián estuary, about 3 km northeast of the town, guiding vessels through the winding Bahía San Julián to Puerto San Julián.
Latitude
-49.2923°
Longitude
-67.7005°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
San Julian(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
G1178
NGA No.
19992

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
masonry

Structure: A 16m tower painted with red and white horizontal bands.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Puerto San Julián Fourth Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Puerto San Julián Fourth Range Front displays the characteristic Fl White 2s. 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 Puerto San Julián Fourth Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Puerto San Julián Fourth Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is San Julian at 0.9 NM to the SSW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Puerto San Julián Fourth Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puerto San Julián Fourth Range Front 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 Puerto San Julián Fourth Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puerto San Julián Fourth Range Front 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.