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San Juan De Salvamento Lighthouse

Fl red 15s🇦🇷Southern Argentina, ARInactive

Location & Light Range

About San Juan De Salvamento Lighthouse

This octagonal metal lighthouse stands 21 meters tall and is painted red. It was built in 1998, replicating an earlier structure from 1884. The light emits a single red flash and has a geographic range of 6 nautical miles. The original keeper's quarters were a 6.5 meter octagonal frame building with a square window through which the light shone.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl red 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl
Geographic Range
6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1998

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G1283
NGA No.
20269
ARLHS No.
ARG-002
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
21m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
red
Material
metal

Structure: Octagonal wooden structure, grey top; 21. AIS (MMSI No 997011106)

Location

City
Southern Argentina
Country
🇦🇷AR
Latitude
-54.8037°
Longitude
-68.2972°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify San Juan De Salvamento Lighthouse at night?+
San Juan De Salvamento displays the characteristic Fl red 15s — 1 red flash every 15 seconds. 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 San Juan De Salvamento Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
San Juan De Salvamento Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Ushuaia at 0.6 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Puerto Williams (25.1 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is San Juan De Salvamento Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
San Juan De Salvamento Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near San Juan De Salvamento Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near San Juan De Salvamento 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.