1897
1898
Honduras
Unknown.
4th order
Fixed
Active
Fl W 5s
The present lighthouse is a 14 metre steel post painted red and white with a modern light fixed on top.
None known.
The lighthouse was built at the west end of the peninsula sheltering the harbour of Puerto Cortes which is situated approximately 8km north of the city itself. The original lighthouse from 1898 is described as a tall spidery skeletal tower with 4 internal ladders reaching to a platform with a lantern. This has now been superceded by the newer light but I have been unable to find any information as to when this took place.
Honduras National Ports Company.
Honduras National Ports Company.
Not applicable.
Closed
Closed
15.8557906, -87.9598171
ARLHS HON-003; Admiralty J5994; NGA 16428.
Alternative names: Puerto Cortés
Online research.
Unknown.