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Sucre State: Caribbean Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 12s🇻🇪Cumana, VEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sucre State: Caribbean Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse

This skeletal tower, standing 12 meters tall, was activated in 2019 to guide vessels into the port of Cumaná. Its structure features orange and white horizontal bands and is mounted atop a four-story building. The light emits a white flash every 12 seconds. This modern navigation aid replaced an earlier tower, ensuring continuous illumination for ships approaching Venezuela's Caribbean coast. The focal height of the light is 20 meters, with a geographic range of 13.2 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for guiding ships safely into Cumaná's port, a primary entry point for trade and transport in Venezuela's Sucre province.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl W 12s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2019

Significant events: Activated in 2019, Replaced original tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Cumana(1.6 km)
Admiralty No.
J6488
NGA No.
17141
ARLHS No.
VEN-036

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
orange with a white horizontal band

Structure: skeletal tower, colored with orange and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Cumana
Country
🇻🇪Venezuela
Region
Sucre State
Sea Region
on the waterfront of Cumaná's port, in Cumaná, the capital of Sucre province, Venezuela, facing the Caribbean coast.
Latitude
10.4663°
Longitude
-64.1655°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sucre State: Caribbean Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Sucre State: Caribbean Coast Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 12s. 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 Sucre State: Caribbean Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sucre State: Caribbean Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Puerto Sucre at 1.4 NM to the W. Other ports served include Cumana (2.6 NM E), Araya (8.8 NM NW), El Guamache (24.8 NM NNE), Punta de Piedra (26.3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sucre State: Caribbean Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sucre State: Caribbean Coast 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 Sucre State: Caribbean Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sucre State: Caribbean Coast 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.