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Managing Organization:
Chilean Maritime Signaling Service
Website: http://www.directemar.cl/senmar/ingles/default.htm
Notes:
This is the oldest light station in Chile. Tower Height: 59 Height of Focal Plane: 197 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 10 seconds. Description of Tower: White, conical cast iron tower with central red band and red lantern.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1837: Pyramidal wooden tower; 1857: Brick tower; destroyed in 1906 earthquake. Date Established: 1837 Date Present Tower Built: 1908
Tower Moved?
1967 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Museum?
The George Slight Lighthouse Museum is nearby.
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