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Punta Cabeza de Largato Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇵🇪Huarmey, PEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Cabeza de Largato Lighthouse

Also known as: Punta Cabeza de Largato (Puerto Huarmey)

This concrete lighthouse, erected in 1981, reaches 6.5 meters in height. The structure, first illuminated in 1930, is a cylindrical concrete tower topped with a lantern, painted white with one red horizontal stripe. It emits a white flash every 10 seconds (Fl W 10s) from a focal plane of 85 meters, with a geographic range of 23.2 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on land associated with the Antamina mining company, approximately 0.7 kilometers from the port of Huarmey.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the harbour entrance for Huarmey and offers a navigation aid for mariners along the coast south of Chimbote.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
85m
Geographic Range
23.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1981
First Lit
1930

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Huarmey(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
G2076
NGA No.
0716
ARLHS No.
PER-029

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a single red horizontal band
Material
concrete

Structure: triangular cylindrical concrete tower with lantern, painted white with a single red horizontal band

Location

City
Huarmey
Country
🇵🇪Peru
Region
Ancash
Sea Region
Located on a headland about 115 km south of Chimbote, on property of the mining company Antamina.
Latitude
-10.1076°
Longitude
-78.1842°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Cabeza de Largato Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Cabeza de Largato displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Punta Cabeza de Largato Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Cabeza de Largato Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Huarmey at 0.7 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Supe (48.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Cabeza de Largato Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Cabeza de Largato 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 Punta Cabeza de Largato Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Cabeza de Largato 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.