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Punta Galera Lighthouse

Fl White 12s🇨🇱Corral, CLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Galera Lighthouse

A 4-meter cylindrical fiberglass tower, painted white with a red horizontal band, designates Punta Galera. The lighthouse has a focal height of 43 meters and displays a white light with a 12-second interval (Fl W 12s), offering a geographic range of 17.6 nautical miles. The first light at this location was established in 1876, reportedly from a 20-meter brick tower, though its current status is unrecorded. The present tower was erected to maintain the navigation reference. The grounds are accessible, but the tower is not open to visitors.

Why it matters: This navigation aid assists ships approaching the coast near Valdivian Coastal Reserve, serving as a reference point for maritime traffic in this area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl W 12s
Focal Height
43m
Geographic Range
17.6NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1876

Significant events: Original lighthouse replaced, fate of original unknown

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red horizontal band
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round cylindrical fiberglass tower colored white with a red horizontal band

Location

City
Corral
Country
🇨🇱Chile
Region
Los Ríos
Sea Region
Located on a prominent cape about 40 km southwest of Niebla in the Nature Conservancy's Valdivian Coastal Reserve.
Latitude
-40.0055°
Longitude
-73.7056°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Corral(14.9 km)
Admiralty No.
G1724
NGA No.
1536
ARLHS No.
CHI-018
Wikidata
Q60028288 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Galera Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Galera displays the characteristic Fl White 12s. 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 Galera Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Galera Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Corral at 14.6 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Valdivia (23.7 NM ENE), Osorno (42.2 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Galera Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Galera 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 Galera Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Galera 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.