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
Name | Faro Islas Diego Ramirez |
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City | |
Country | Chile |
Coordinates | -56.5239065, -68.7168671 |
Events | Significant historical events or notable visits to this lighthouse. |
Historic significance | Significant cultural heritage site in Chile, but specific designation is unclear. |
Architectural style | Classical or traditional |
Focal height | 40 |
Tower height | 108 |
Heritage status | true |
Access description | Vessels can navigate to the nearby Islas Diego Ramirez archipelago and potentially get a glimpse of the structure from afar. |
Accessible | false |
Landscape type | Rocky coast |
View description | Overlooks the rugged coastline and surrounding landscape, which includes rocky outcroppings, cliffs, and potentially treacherous sea currents. |
Guided tours | false |
Facilities | Toilets, Café, Gift shop |
Entrance fee | 0 |
Nearby attractions | Islas 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 characteristic | Fl(3)W.15s |
Light range | 22 |
Automated | true |