Isla Deseada ( Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Isla Deseada ( Lighthouse
The Isla Deseada (Río Gallegos Canal Norte Range Front) lighthouse is a square tower standing 18 meters high, mounted on a platform supported by piles. Its focal plane reaches 34 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 16 nautical miles. This structure is situated off the south side of Isla Deseada, an island at the mouth of the Río Gallegos estuary. The area is known for its complicated waterways, necessitating multiple range lights for navigation. The nearest port is Punta Loyola, located 1.5 kilometers away. The lighthouse is currently operational.
Why it matters: This lighthouse was part of a range light system established to guide vessels through the complex channels of the Río Gallegos estuary, a waterway known for its navigational hazards.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 34m
- Geographic Range
- 16NM
Location
- Country
- 🇦🇷Argentina
- Region
- Santa Cruz
- Sea Region
- The Isla Deseada (Río Gallegos Canal Norte Range Front) lighthouse is located just off the south side of Isla Deseada, a small island situated in the mouth of the Río Gallegos estuary. This area is known for its complicated waterways, necessitating multiple range lights to guide navigation.
- Latitude
- -51.5806°
- Longitude
- -69.0266°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 18m
- Tower Shape
- square
Structure: square tower mounted on a platform supported by piles
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Punta Loyola(1.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- G1236.
- NGA No.
- G1236
Nearby Ports
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