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Punta Piedra del Mangle Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇨🇺Jesús Menéndez, CUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Piedra del Mangle Lighthouse

Also known as: Punta Piedra del Mangle (Punta Mangles)

A cylindrical fiberglass tower, 8 meters tall with red and white horizontal bands, stands at Punta Piedra del Mangle. The light emits a white flash every 10 seconds, visible for 16 nautical miles. This facility first became operational in 1930. Its predecessor, an 18-meter square skeletal tower, was overturned by a hurricane in 2008. The current structure, standing at a focal height of 34 meters, was erected after that event. The promontory is located about 30 km northwest of Gibara, Cuba.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns mariners navigating Cuba's northern shore about the promontory northwest of Gibara. Its modern design reflects a response to the hurricane that destroyed its original tower.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
34m
Geographic Range
16NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1930

Significant events: original lighthouse overturned by a hurricane in 2008

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Gibara(13.5 km)
Admiralty No.
J4946
NGA No.
12892

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round barbell-shaped metal or fiberglass tower painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Jesús Menéndez
Country
🇨🇺Cuba
Region
Las Tunas
Sea Region
A promontory of the mainland about 30 km northwest of Gibara, Cuba
Latitude
21.2516°
Longitude
-76.3119°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Piedra del Mangle Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Piedra del Mangle 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 Piedra del Mangle Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Piedra del Mangle Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gibara at 13.5 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Puerto Padre (16.3 NM W), Puerto da Vita (21.8 NM ESE), Puerto Manatí (29.1 NM WNW), Banes (39.4 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Piedra del Mangle Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Piedra del Mangle 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 Piedra del Mangle Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Piedra del Mangle 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.