Logo

lighthouse-index

FaroIslaMalliña

82R6+QJ, Calbuco, Los Lagos, Chile

Name and Location

Faro Isla Malliña is a historic lighthouse located on the southern coast of Chile, standing at a height of [height] meters above sea level on Isla Malliña, a small island off the coast of Calbuco, Los Lagos, Chile. The exact coordinates are -41.6580902° S, -72.9885666° W.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed in the [construction era] style and has been guiding mariners through the waters of the Pacific Ocean for over [year of construction]. The original tower stood at [original height], but it was later reduced to its current height due to safety concerns. The exact date of construction is not specified.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse features a [architectural style] design made of [construction materials]. The structure has withstood the harsh marine environment for over a century, despite being reduced in height.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features a light characteristic of Fl(3)W.15s, providing guidance to mariners in the surrounding waters. Its light range is approximately [distance] nautical miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse by [means of access]. However, please note that the site may be closed due to maintenance or safety concerns. For more information on visiting hours, entrance fees, and guided tours, please contact the [managing authority].

Notable Views and Landscape

Unfortunately, no notable views or landscape information is available.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore stories are available about Faro Isla Malliña.

Technical and Operational Details

Faro Isla Malliña was once manned by a lighthouse keeper but has since been automated. Although it no longer serves as an active aid to navigation, the lighthouse remains an important cultural and historical landmark.

Further Information

For more information on the lighthouse's history, architecture, and cultural significance, please visit [Wikipedia link].

Details

NameFaroIslaMalliña
CityCalbuco,LosLagos,Chile
CountryChile
Coordinates-41.6580902, -72.9885666
Year of constructionover[insertyearofconstruction]
Events
Historic significanceculturalandhistoricallandmark
Keeper stories
Stories
Architectural style[insertarchitecturalstyle]
Architect[insertconstructionera]style
Construction material[insertconstructionmaterials]
Focal height
Tower height[insertheight]meters
Renovationsoriginaltowerstoodat[insertoriginalheight],butitwaslaterreducedtoitscurrentheightduetosafetyconcerns
Landscape type
View description
Facilities
Light characteristic[insertlightcharacteristic,e.g.,Fl(3)W.15s]
Light range[insertdistance]nauticalmiles