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San Salvador Lighthouse

Fl W 10s🇧🇸Bahamas, BSOperational

Location & Light Range

About San Salvador Lighthouse

The San Salvador Lighthouse is a white square masonry tower standing 72 meters tall. Its focal height reaches 50 meters above the water. The structure includes an attached dwelling. The light is displayed as two white flashes every 10 seconds. It has a known geographic range of 23 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)W. period 10s
Focal Height
50m
Geographic Range
23NM

Location

City
Bahamas
Country
🇧🇸BS
Latitude
24.0976°
Longitude
-74.4515°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
72m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: White masonry tower, dwelling; 72. W. 095°-001°, Partially obscured 001°-008°, W

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J4738
NGA No.
12288
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify San Salvador Lighthouse at night?+
San Salvador displays the characteristic Fl W 10s — 1 white flash every 10 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.
Which ports and harbors does San Salvador Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
San Salvador Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Cockburn Town at 5.3 NM to the SW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is San Salvador Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, San Salvador 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 San Salvador Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near San Salvador 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.