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Punta Tucapel Lighthouse

Fl White 12s🇨🇱Lebu, CLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Tucapel Lighthouse

Also known as: Punta Tucapel (Lebu)

The Punta Tucapel lighthouse, established in 1896, guides vessels into the Río Lebu entrance from the south. The current structure is a 4-meter tall cylindrical fiberglass tower, painted white with a single red horizontal band. It stands 8 meters above sea level. The lighthouse emits a single white flash every 12 seconds, visible for 9.7 nautical miles. The site is accessible by boat and is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is significant for guiding local fishing fleets and commercial vessels into the port of Lebu, marking the south side of the Río Lebu entrance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl W 12s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1896

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 one red horizontal band
Material
fiberglass

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

Location

City
Lebu
Country
🇨🇱Chile
Region
Biobio Region
Sea Region
south side of the entrance to Río Lebu at Lebu
Latitude
-37.5917°
Longitude
-73.6683°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lebu(0.3 km)
ARLHS No.
CHI-029
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Tucapel Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Tucapel 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 Tucapel Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Tucapel Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lebu at 1 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Llico (24 NM NNE), Arauco (26.5 NM NE), Lota (38 NM NE), Coronel (41.1 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Tucapel Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Tucapel 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 Tucapel Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Tucapel 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.