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Roca Morrosquillo Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇨🇴COOperational

Location & Light Range

About Roca Morrosquillo Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower, standing 14 meters tall, is situated on a concrete platform supported by piles at the southwestern edge of the Islas de San Bernardo. Its structure is distinguished by red and white horizontal bands. The light emits a single white flash every 3 seconds and has a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. Roca Morrosquillo was dropped from the Admiralty list at some point. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. The nearest port is Puerto Limon, located 16.3 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This light warns mariners of a shoal at the southwestern extremity of the Islas de San Bernardo, a complex area with submerged hazards.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Dropped from Admiralty list

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands, mounted on a square concrete platform supported by piles

Location

Country
🇨🇴Colombia
Sea Region
A shoal at the southwestern extremity of the Islas de San Bernardo.
Latitude
9.5912°
Longitude
-75.9958°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Puerto Limon(16.3 km)
Admiralty No.
J6154.5
ARLHS No.
COL-067
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Roca Morrosquillo Lighthouse at night?+
Roca Morrosquillo displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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 Roca Morrosquillo Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Roca Morrosquillo Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Covenas Offshore Terminal at 16.5 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Puerto Limón (16.7 NM SW), COVENAS (21.4 NM ESE), Tolú (24.2 NM ESE), Rio Cordoba (46.1 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Roca Morrosquillo Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Roca Morrosquillo 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 Morrosquillo Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Roca Morrosquillo 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.