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Rawson Department Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 7s🇦🇷AROperational

Location & Light Range

About Rawson Department Lighthouses Lighthouse

This black, square skeletal steel tower stands 10 meters tall, with its light positioned 97 meters above sea level. It emits a white flash every 7 seconds and has a geographic range of 24.6 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated atop a steep cliff approximately 800 meters south of Punta Conscriptos, about 30 kilometers southeast of Puerto Madryn. The current structure was built in 1986, replacing an original light established in 1929. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse aids mariners navigating the waters near Punta Conscriptos, a notable promontory southeast of Puerto Madryn, helping to avoid groundings on the cliffs.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 7s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
7s
Raw Code
Fl W 7s
Focal Height
97m
Geographic Range
24.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1986
First Lit
1929

Significant events: Station established 1929, Current tower built 1986, Original light built by military conscripts

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
black
Material
steel

Structure: square broadly pyramidal skeletal tower, painted black

Location

Country
🇦🇷Argentina
Region
Chubut
Sea Region
atop a steep cliff about 800 m south of Punta Conscriptos, a promontory about 30 km southeast of Puerto Madryn
Latitude
-42.8889°
Longitude
-64.7024°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Puerto Madryn(16.8 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Rawson Department Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Rawson Department Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 7s. 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 Rawson Department Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Rawson Department Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Puerto Madryn at 16.5 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Rawson (30.6 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Rawson Department Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Rawson Department Lighthouses 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 Rawson Department Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Rawson Department Lighthouses 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.