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World Lights - Bahamas and West Indies Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇨🇺CUOperational

Location & Light Range

About World Lights - Bahamas and West Indies Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 34 meters tall, is painted white and features a gallery and six buttresses. It is attached to a one-story keeper's house and has a focal height of 58 meters. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 10 seconds, providing a geographic range of 19.8 nautical miles. Located just off the south coast highway, it marks the entrance to the Río Yaguanabo, approximately 40 kilometers southeast of Cienfuegos. The nearest port, Nueva Gerona, is 14.9 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for marking the entrance to the Río Yaguanabo, assisting coastal navigation along Cuba's southern shore. Its distinctive design and attached maritime museum also offer a cultural and educational attraction.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
58m
Geographic Range
19.8NM

Location

Country
🇨🇺Cuba
Region
Isle of Youth
Sea Region
Located just off the south coast highway (CU 12) at the entrance to the Río Yaguanabo, approximately 40 km southeast of Cienfuegos, Cuba.
Latitude
22.0949°
Longitude
-82.6392°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
34m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with gallery and six buttresses, attached to a 1-story keeper's house

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nueva Gerona(14.9 km)
Admiralty No.
J5093
NGA No.
13464
ARLHS No.
CUB-035
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify World Lights - Bahamas and West Indies Lighthouse at night?+
World Lights - Bahamas and West Indies displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 West Indies Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
World Lights - Bahamas and West Indies Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Nueva Gerona at 15 NM to the SW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is World Lights - Bahamas and West Indies Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, World Lights - Bahamas and 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 West Indies Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near World Lights - Bahamas and 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.