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Punta Trucco Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇨🇱Primavera, CLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Trucco Range Rear Lighthouse

The Punta Trucco Range Rear light is a cylindrical fiberglass tower standing 8 meters tall, painted with red and white bands. Its focal plane reaches 22.5 meters above sea level. This rear range light is located about 200 meters southeast of the front light, near Primavera in Chile's Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region. The light emits a single white flash every 5 seconds and has a geographic range of 13.7 nautical miles. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This light functions as part of a range system, working in conjunction with its front light to guide vessels along a specific course, ensuring safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
22.5m
Geographic Range
13.7NM

Location

City
Primavera
Country
🇨🇱Chile
Region
Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region
Sea Region
Located about 200 m southeast of the front light in Chile, likely guiding vessels in a harbor or channel.
Latitude
-52.6590°
Longitude
-68.6069°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
San Sebastian Bay(40.6 km)
Admiralty No.
G1313.1
NGA No.
111-2680
ARLHS No.
CHI-007

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: round fiberglass tower colored white with one red horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Trucco Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Trucco Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Trucco Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Trucco Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Rio Cullen at 16.6 NM to the SE. Other ports served include San Sebastián (38.8 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Trucco Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Trucco Range Rear 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 Trucco Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Trucco Range Rear 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.