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Punta Roca Partida Lighthouse

Fl (4) White 16s🇲🇽MXOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Roca Partida Lighthouse

Established in 1909, the Punta Roca Partida lighthouse is a 13-meter cylindrical concrete tower. It features a lantern and gallery and rises from the front of a one-story keeper's house. The light emits a single white flash every 16 seconds. Between 2014 and the present, the tower was repainted from red and white horizontal bands to a white finish with a red lantern roof. This active aid to navigation is located on a headland of the same name in Veracruz, Mexico.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the headland of Punta Roca Partida, guiding vessels along this part of the coast. Its integrated keeper's house provides a distinctive architectural element along the shoreline.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) White 16s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
16s
Raw Code
Fl W 16s

Construction & History

First Lit
1909

Significant events: repainted with red and white horizontal bands (2014), repainted white with red lantern roof (after 2014)

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Coatzacoalcos(33.0 km)
Admiralty No.
J4330
NGA No.
15456
ARLHS No.
MEX-068
Wikidata
Q28375932 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, rising from the front end of a 1-story keeper's house

Location

Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Region
Veracruz
Sea Region
a headland at Punta Roca Partida
Latitude
18.5352°
Longitude
-94.8127°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Roca Partida Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Roca Partida displays the characteristic Fl (4) White 16s — 4 white flashes every 16 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Punta Roca Partida Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Roca Partida Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Rabon Grande/Coatzacoalcos at 30.3 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Coatzacoalcos (33.7 NM SE), Pajaritos (35.1 NM SE), Nanchital (36.1 NM SE), Minatitlan (40.3 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Roca Partida Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Roca Partida 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 Roca Partida Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Roca Partida 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.