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Santiago de Cuba Province Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 10s🇨🇺Santiago de Cuba, CUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Santiago de Cuba Province Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical masonry lighthouse, standing 18 meters tall, was built in 1914 and first lit in 1923. Its white tower features a silver lantern and gallery. The lighthouse is situated on a headland approximately 1 kilometer east of the Santiago de Cuba harbor entrance, on Cuba's south coast. Its focal height reaches 82 meters, providing a geographic range of nearly 23 nautical miles. The light emits a single white flash every 10 seconds. Although the tower is closed to the public, the site remains accessible.

Why it matters: This structure guides vessels into Santiago de Cuba, Cuba's busiest southern port, marking the critical harbor entrance for commercial shipping and other maritime traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
82m
Geographic Range
22.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1914
First Lit
1923

Significant events: Original tower damaged during Spanish-American War, repaired 1899; current tower's optical equipment delayed until 1923 due to World War I

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: round masonry tower with lantern and gallery, painted white; lantern silver

Location

City
Santiago de Cuba
Country
🇨🇺Cuba
Region
Santiago de Cuba
Sea Region
Located on a headland about 1 km east of the Santiago de Cuba harbor entrance, on Cuba's south coast, serving the busiest port in the region.
Latitude
19.9676°
Longitude
-75.8684°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Santiago de Cuba(0.3 km)
ARLHS No.
CUB-026
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Santiago de Cuba Province Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Santiago de Cuba Province Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 10s — 2 white flashes 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Santiago de Cuba Province Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Santiago de Cuba Province Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Santiago de Cuba at 2 NM to the N. Other ports served include Guantanamo Bay (40.1 NM E), Nicaro (47.9 NM NNE), PRESTON (49.2 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Santiago de Cuba Province Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Santiago de Cuba Province Lighthouses 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 Santiago de Cuba Province Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Santiago de Cuba Province Lighthouses 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.