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Isla Magdalena (Magdalena Island Lighthouse. Strait of Magellan)
Chile
We have minimal information regarding the lighthouse though the engineer in charge of the project was a Scotsman named George Slight who was responsible for many lighthouses in Chile. The lens itself was manufactured in 1900 by Chance Brothers of Smethwick, Birmingham, England though the construction of the lighthouse was not until 1902. I have not been able to find any further information regarding any replacement of the original lens so I presume it is still the original in situ.
The lighthouse is identified:-
ARLHS Lighthouse ID CHI031.
Admiralty Number G1428
NGA Lighthouse ID 111-2448.
| Manufacture Date | 1900 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1902 |
| Country | Chile |
| Commissioning Body | Unconfirmed |
| Lens Order | 4th order |
| Lens Type | Revolving |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | Fl W 10s 10 range of nautical miles |
| Lighthouse Markings | A cylindrical cast iron tower 10 metres tall painted with red and white horizontal bands. The lighthouse keepers house is white with a red roof and is now restored and used as a National Park Visitors Centre with resident caretakers for the visitors who come to see the penguins on the island. |
| Lighthouse Parts | None other known. |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Maritime Signalling Service of Chile |
| Preserver | Los Pinguinos National Monument. |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Condition Observations | The lighthouse is still in use and cared for, as previously mentioned the lighthouse keeepers house has been renovated and now serves as the visitors centre for the Island. |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | -52.9191101435,-70.5756709242 |
| Other | The Island can be visited by excursion from Punta Arenas by boat, a journey time of approximately one hour. ARLHS CHI-031; Admiralty G1428; NGA 111-2448. |