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Tabernilla Northbound Rear Lighthouse

🇵🇦Panamá, PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tabernilla Northbound Rear Lighthouse

The Tabernilla Northbound Rear is a skeletal tower, constructed from concrete and painted black. It was built and first lit in 1914. The original structure was a shorter concrete tower with a lantern, also painted black. This rear leading light is located on the south side of the Bohio Peninsula. It operates on the north side of the Isthmus of Panama.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash

Construction & History

Year Built
1914

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J6094.291.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
black
Material
concrete

Location

City
Panamá
Country
🇵🇦PA
Latitude
9.1970°
Longitude
-79.8208°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Tabernilla Northbound Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tabernilla Northbound Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PANAMA CANAL at 4.5 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Cristóbal (10.3 NM NNW), Manzanillo (10.5 NM NNW), Las Minas (11.2 NM N), Colón (11.4 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tabernilla Northbound Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tabernilla Northbound Rear 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.
What shipping routes pass near Tabernilla Northbound Rear Lighthouse?+
Tabernilla Northbound Rear Lighthouse is located within the Panama Canal approach — the vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Tabernilla Northbound Rear Lighthouse?+
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