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Quiriquina Island
Chile
A light was first established on this island in 1869 and looks over Concepion Bay in the Biobio region of Chile. The 1905 structure replaced the lighthouse of 1869 which was destroyed in an earthquake in 1897.
The lighthouse is referred to as Isla Queriquina in the order book of Chance Brothers of Smethwick near Birmingham in 1905. Looking at recent photographs it appears the original Chance lens has now been removed from the lighthouse.
The island is only accesible by boat and has a Chilean Navy Base.
| Manufacture Date | 1905 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1905 |
| Country | Chile |
| Commissioning Body | Unknown. |
| Lens Order | 3rd order |
| Lens Type | Revolving |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | Fl W 10s |
| Lighthouse Markings | 7 metre high cast iron tower with balcony and lantern. The tower is painted white with a red band, white lantern and red roof. |
| Lighthouse Parts | None known. |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Chilean Navy |
| Preserver | Chilean Navy. |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Condition Observations | The lighthouse appears in good condition from recent pictures that can be found on the internet. |
| Open Status (Site) | Closed |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | -36.6104883401,-73.0514186577 |
| Other | ARLHS CHI-025; Admiralty G1798; NGA 1348. |
| Data Source | Online research. |