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Santa Cruz Entrada Canal Norte Baja Lighthouse

Q White 6s🇦🇷AROperational

Location & Light Range

About Santa Cruz Entrada Canal Norte Baja Lighthouse

Also known as: Santa Cruz Entrada Canal Norte Baja (Common Range Front)

This square skeletal tower, standing 26 meters tall, is painted with red and white horizontal bands. Located on the south side of the entrance to the Río Santa Cruz, it emits a quick white flashing light. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 16 nautical miles. Constructed of masonry, its focal height reaches 34 meters above sea level. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. The nearest port is Punta Quilla, located 2.5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for maritime traffic entering and exiting the Río Santa Cruz, precisely delineating the navigable channel at the river's mouth.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White 6s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Q W
Focal Height
34m
Geographic Range
16NM

Location

Country
🇦🇷Argentina
Region
Santa Cruz
Sea Region
South side of the entrance to the Río Santa Cruz.
Latitude
-50.1541°
Longitude
-68.3611°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Punta Quilla(2.5 km)
Admiralty No.
G1210
NGA No.
20024
ARLHS No.
ARG-066

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
26m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
masonry

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Santa Cruz Entrada Canal Norte Baja Lighthouse at night?+
Santa Cruz Entrada Canal Norte Baja displays the characteristic Q White 6s. 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 Santa Cruz Entrada Canal Norte Baja Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Santa Cruz Entrada Canal Norte Baja 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 Entrada Canal Norte Baja Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Santa Cruz Entrada Canal Norte Baja 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 Entrada Canal Norte Baja Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Santa Cruz Entrada Canal Norte Baja 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.