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Punta Delgada Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇦🇷Southern Chile, AROperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Delgada Lighthouse

The Punta Delgada Lighthouse, built in 1898, is a quadrilateral masonry tower standing 12 meters tall. Its focal plane reaches 21 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 19 nautical miles. The tower features white and green coloring and displays a rectangular daymark. A single white flash occurs every 5 seconds. This structure has been operational since its construction and first lighting in 1898.

Why it matters: This lighthouse holds the designation of a Historical Monument of Chile.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 5s
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
19NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1898
Heritage Status
Historical Monument of Chile

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G1414
NGA No.
2496
Wikidata
Q5856262 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
quadrilateral
Tower Color
white and green
Material
masonry

Structure: Quadrilateral latticed tower, green and white rectangular daymark; 16

Location

City
Southern Chile
Country
🇦🇷AR
Latitude
-52.4558°
Longitude
-69.5453°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Delgada Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Delgada displays the characteristic Fl W 5s — 1 white flash every 5 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Punta Delgada Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Delgada Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Bahía San Gregorio at 23.5 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include San Gregorio (26.2 NM WSW), Caleta Clarencia (32.7 NM SW), Puerto Percy (37.4 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Delgada Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Delgada 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 Delgada Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Delgada 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.