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Roca Magallanes Lighthouse

Fl Red 2s🇦🇷AROperational

Location & Light Range

About Roca Magallanes Lighthouse

Also known as: Roca Magallanes (Puerto Deseado Inner Range Front)

This cylindrical fiberglass tower stands 12 meters tall and emits a red flash every 2 seconds from a focal height of 11 meters. It is mounted on a platform supported by piles and is described as a round barbell shape. The lighthouse is situated on a rocky shoal within the Río Deseado, southwest of the city's waterfront. Its operational status is confirmed, with a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: The Roca Magallanes lighthouse provides essential warning for the hazardous rocky shoal it marks within the Río Deseado, aiding navigation toward Puerto Deseado.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 2s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Fl R 2s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

Country
🇦🇷Argentina
Region
Santa Cruz
Sea Region
rocky shoal in the Río Deseado southwest of the city's waterfront
Latitude
-47.7589°
Longitude
-65.9241°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Puerto Deseado(0.7 km)
Admiralty No.
G1146
NGA No.
19932

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round barbell-shaped red fiberglass tower mounted on a platform supported by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Roca Magallanes Lighthouse at night?+
Roca Magallanes displays the characteristic Fl Red 2s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Roca Magallanes Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Roca Magallanes Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Puerto Deseado at 1 NM to the E. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Roca Magallanes Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Roca Magallanes 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 Roca Magallanes Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Roca Magallanes 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.