1907
1902
Chile
Unknown
4th order
Revolving
Fl W 5s
12 metre round cylindrical metal tower with lantern and gallery rising up from a dingke storey building. The lighthouse is painted in red and white stripes with a white lantern and red roof. The associated buikdings are also white with red roofing.
None known.
The lighthouse was built by George Slight in 1902 but the 4th order optic from Chance Brothers of Smethwick near Birmingham was not fitted until 1907. The lighthouse is part of a coast guard base that includes a pilot station and vessel control centre for the nearby busy Strait. The lighthouse marks the entrance to Primera Angostura (the First Narrows) of the Strait and the approach to Tierra del Fuego. I have been unable to ascertain if the original Chance lens is still in situ. There is a small museum on site.
Chilean Maritime Agency.
Chilean Maritime Agency.
From pictures available on the internet the lighthouse and associated buildings look in excellent condition.
Open
Closed
-52.456665 -69.54667
ARLHS CHI-015; Admiralty G1414; NGA 111-2496.
Online research.
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