1905
1907
Chile
Unknown.
4th order
Revolving
Active
Fl W 15s
14 metre round cast iron tower with lantern and gallery. The tower is white with a red band, red lantern, roof and weather vane. Several associated buildings in white stone with red roofs.
None known.
The lighthouse is situated on Isla Tamar, a small island on the western Straits of Magellan. The buildings were started by the contractor Luis Camuzi but after issues arose his contract was terminated and the works were completed by George Slight. The light was first lit on 1st June 1907 and utilised a 4th order optic supplied by Chance Brothers of Smethwick near Birmingham. I have been unable to find information as to whether this optic is still in the lighthouse. The lighthouse has several associated buildings including a helipad, small pier and a railway line that runs up from the pier to the buildings. The railway line was renewed in 1996 and I believe the lighthouse is still manned today.
Chilean Navy
Chilean Navy.
From pictures available on the internet the lighthouse and buildings look to be in a good state of repair.
Closed
Closed
ARLHS CHI-003; Admiralty G1478; NGA 111-2328.
Alternative names: Bahía Félix (Isla Tamar)
Online research.
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Unknown.