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Puerto Viejo de Azua Lighthouse

Fl White 9s🇩🇴DOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Puerto Viejo de Azua Lighthouse

Also known as: #Puerto Viejo de Azua

The Puerto Viejo de Azua lighthouse, established in 1915, was situated at the eastern end of a barrier island protecting the harbor entrance of the Port of Azua in Bahía de las Calderas. The current 15-meter square skeletal tower, painted black, was built around 1990. Earlier structures included an 11-meter skeletal tower and a shorter concrete tower erected in the 1970s or 1980s. The light produced two white flashes every 9 seconds, with a geographic range of 14.1 nautical miles. The Admiralty listed the station as destroyed in 1997. Satellite imagery from 2005 showed the lighthouse, but it is no longer visible.

Why it matters: The lighthouse aided vessels navigating the Bahía de las Calderas and safeguarded the entrance to the Port of Azua.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 9s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
9s
Raw Code
Fl W 9s
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
14.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1990
First Lit
1915

Significant events: Station established 1915, original 11m skeletal tower, shorter concrete tower in 1970s-1980s, 15m skeletal tower around 1990, listed as destroyed by Admiralty in 1997, 2005 photo located, shadow no longer visible in satellite view, currently inactive

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Puerto Viejo de Azua(1.6 km)
Admiralty No.
J5475
NGA No.
14376
ARLHS No.
DOM-007

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
black

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted black

Location

Country
🇩🇴Dominican Republic
Sea Region
Bahía de las Calderas, protecting the harbor entrance of the Port of Azua, about 100 km west of Santo Domingo, at the east end of a barrier island
Latitude
18.3297°
Longitude
-70.8414°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Puerto Viejo de Azua Lighthouse at night?+
Puerto Viejo de Azua displays the characteristic Fl White 9s. 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 Viejo de Azua Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Puerto Viejo de Azua Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Puerto Viejo de Azua at 0.9 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Azua (9.5 NM NE), Barahona (15.7 NM WSW), LAS CALDERAS (18.8 NM ESE), Ocoa Bay (22.1 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Puerto Viejo de Azua Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Puerto Viejo de Azua 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 Viejo de Azua Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Viejo de Azua 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.