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Chile
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.
| Manufacture Date | 1907 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1902 |
| Country | Chile |
| Commissioning Body | Unknown |
| Lens Order | 4th order |
| Lens Type | Revolving |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | Fl W 5s |
| Lighthouse Markings | 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. |
| Lighthouse Parts | None known. |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Chilean Maritime Agency. |
| Preserver | Chilean Maritime Agency. |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Condition Observations | From pictures available on the internet the lighthouse and associated buildings look in excellent condition. |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | -52.4558749383,-69.544877713 |
| Other | ARLHS CHI-015; Admiralty G1414; NGA 111-2496. |
| Data Source | Online research. |
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