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World Lights - Bahamas and the West Indies Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇩🇴Pepillo Salcedo, DOOperational

Location & Light Range

About World Lights - Bahamas and the West Indies Lighthouse

Constructed in 1948, this square skeletal steel tower measures 12 meters in height. Its black exterior extends to a focal elevation of 15 meters. The light, visible for 11.9 nautical miles, flashes white every 6 seconds (Fl W 6s). Situated at the end of the pier in Pepillo Salcedo, this structure replaced an earlier tower that was demolished in 1992. The nearest port, Salcedo, is 0.1 km distant.

Why it matters: This light serves as a navigation aid for vessels approaching and departing the pier at Pepillo Salcedo, marking the northern shoreline of the Dominican Republic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1948

Significant events: Destroyed in 1992, subsequently replaced

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Salcedo(0.1 km)
Admiralty No.
J5424
NGA No.
14244

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
black
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted black

Location

City
Pepillo Salcedo
Country
🇩🇴Dominican Republic
Region
Monte Cristi
Sea Region
Located on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, marking the end of the pier at Pepillo Salcedo, a town situated near the Haitian border on the Atlantic Ocean.
Latitude
19.7100°
Longitude
-71.7431°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify World Lights - Bahamas and the West Indies Lighthouse at night?+
World Lights - Bahamas and the West Indies displays the characteristic Fl 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 World Lights - Bahamas and the West Indies Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
World Lights - Bahamas and the West Indies Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Salcedo at 0.1 NM to the N. Other ports served include Manzanillo (0.7 NM SSW), Puerto Libertador (0.7 NM SSW), Fort Liberte (5.3 NM WSW), Caracol (15.5 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is World Lights - Bahamas and the West Indies Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, World Lights - Bahamas and the West Indies 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 World Lights - Bahamas and the West Indies Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near World Lights - Bahamas and the West Indies 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.