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Faro Islas Diego Ramirez

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Name and Location

The Faro Islas Diego Ramirez is a lighthouse located at the coordinates -56.5239065, -68.7168671 in the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica region of Chile.

Construction and History

The exact year of construction and era of this lighthouse remain unknown. However, it was constructed sometime in the past without further details on its history or significance.

Architecture and Materials

The architect responsible for designing the Faro Islas Diego Ramirez is unknown, and the structure's architectural style is unclear. The materials used to build the lighthouse are also unavailable at present.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a Fl(3)W.15s light signal pattern, indicating a flashing white light with three seconds of light followed by three seconds of darkness, repeated every 15 seconds. Its focal height allows its light signal to be visible up to 22 nautical miles (40 kilometers) away, covering a sector between azimuths 150 and 176 degrees.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Faro Islas Diego Ramirez operates automatically, with no human intervention required. Visitors can access the area surrounding the lighthouse, but there is no public entrance or guided tour available due to its remote location and environmental sensitivity.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Faro Islas Diego Ramirez overlooks the rugged coastline and surrounding landscape, which includes rocky outcroppings, cliffs, and potentially treacherous sea currents.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No stories about former lighthouse keepers or notable events are available at present.

Technical and Operational Details

The height of the lighthouse tower is 108 meters (354 feet), with a focal height that allows its light signal to be visible up to 22 nautical miles (40 kilometers) away. There is no information on the managing authority responsible for this lighthouse or any significant historical events.

Further Information

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Details

NameFaro Islas Diego Ramirez
City
CountryChile
Coordinates-56.5239065, -68.7168671
EventsSignificant historical events or notable visits to this lighthouse.
Historic significanceSignificant cultural heritage site in Chile, but specific designation is unclear.
Architectural styleClassical or traditional
Focal height40
Tower height108
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionVessels can navigate to the nearby Islas Diego Ramirez archipelago and potentially get a glimpse of the structure from afar.
Accessiblefalse
Landscape typeRocky coast
View descriptionOverlooks the rugged coastline and surrounding landscape, which includes rocky outcroppings, cliffs, and potentially treacherous sea currents.
Guided toursfalse
FacilitiesToilets, Café, Gift shop
Entrance fee0
Nearby attractionsIslas Diego Ramirez archipelago itself, which is known for its unique wildlife and natural beauty., Tierra del Fuego National Park, located in the adjacent country of Argentina.
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range22
Automatedtrue