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Santa Cruz Lighthouse

Fl (4) W 60s🇦🇷Southern Argentina, AROperational

Location & Light Range

About Santa Cruz Lighthouse

The Santa Cruz lighthouse, built in 1923, stands as a cylindrical iron tower standing 12 meters tall. Its exterior is distinguished by black and white horizontal bands, with a white round base. Guy wires provide stability to the structure. The light emits four long white flashes, each lasting 1.5 seconds, with 5-second intervals between them, completing a cycle every 60 seconds. The focal plane is situated at 157 meters, providing a geographic range of 10 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) W 60s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
60s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)W. period 4s
Focal Height
157m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1923

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G1210.1
NGA No.
20020
ARLHS No.
ARG-066
Wikidata
Q5856330 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
iron

Structure: Black round metal tower, white banded, white round base; 39

Location

City
Southern Argentina
Country
🇦🇷AR
Latitude
-50.1541°
Longitude
-68.3611°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Santa Cruz Lighthouse at night?+
Santa Cruz displays the characteristic Fl (4) W 60s — 4 white flashes every 60 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 Santa Cruz Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Santa Cruz Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Punta Quilla at 2.8 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Santa Cruz (10.2 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Santa Cruz Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Santa Cruz 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.