Pontón (light and pilot ship) DF-19 Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Pontón (light and pilot ship) DF-19 Lighthouse
The Pontón DF-19 is a steel light and pilot ship built in 2013. It operates in Argentine waters, serving as a mobile aid to navigation. The vessel is equipped with a white light that produces two flashes every 12 seconds, visible for 13.8 nautical miles. Its focal height is 23 meters. Functioning as both a navigational light and a pilot ship, it facilitates the transfer of pilots to guide vessels through complex routes. This contemporary approach to maritime safety offers flexibility in positioning the light where needed most.
Why it matters: This ship is essential for the safety and efficiency of maritime commerce in busy Argentine waterways, particularly for large vessels navigating complex river systems. Its dual role provides critical guidance, preventing accidents in areas requiring expert local knowledge.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 12s
- Raw Code
- Fl(2) W 12s
- Focal Height
- 23m
- Geographic Range
- 13.8NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 2013
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Punta carretas(13.8 km)
- Admiralty No.
- G0812
- ARLHS No.
- ARG-070
Tower & Structure
- Material
- steel
Structure: Pontón DF-19 is a steel light and pilot ship, equipped with a light at a focal plane of 23 meters.
Location
- Country
- 🇦🇷Uruguay
- Region
- Canelones
- Sea Region
- Argentine waters, serving as a mobile aid to navigation.
- Latitude
- -35.1033°
- Longitude
- -55.9768°
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