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Puerto Santa Cruz Canal Sur Range Front Lighthouse

Q White 4s🇦🇷AROperational

Location & Light Range

About Puerto Santa Cruz Canal Sur Range Front Lighthouse

This cylindrical fiberglass tower stands 8.5 meters tall and displays black and white horizontal bands. With a focal height of 17 meters, its white light emits a quick flash every second. Its geographic range extends to 12.4 nautical miles. The structure serves as the front range light for vessels entering the Río Santa Cruz from the south, guiding them toward Puerto Santa Cruz. The site is open to the public, though access to the tower itself is restricted.

Why it matters: This light is indispensable for maritime traffic, specifically guiding ships approaching Puerto Santa Cruz from the south into the Río Santa Cruz. It functions as a critical entrance range, ensuring vessels can safely navigate the channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White 4s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Q W
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Location

Country
🇦🇷Argentina
Region
Santa Cruz
Sea Region
Located on the north side of the entrance to the Río Santa Cruz, serving as an entrance range for ships approaching Puerto Santa Cruz from the south.
Latitude
-50.1206°
Longitude
-68.3267°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Punta Quilla(2.8 km)
Admiralty No.
G1208
NGA No.
20032

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
black and white horizontal bands
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round barbell-shaped fiberglass tower colored with black and white horizontal bands

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 Puerto Santa Cruz Canal Sur Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Puerto Santa Cruz Canal Sur Range Front displays the characteristic Q 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 Puerto Santa Cruz Canal Sur Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Puerto Santa Cruz Canal Sur Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Punta Quilla at 3.1 NM to the W. Other ports served include Santa Cruz (9.6 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Puerto Santa Cruz Canal Sur Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puerto Santa Cruz Canal Sur 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 Santa Cruz Canal Sur Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Santa Cruz Canal Sur 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.