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Calabazas Island Lighthouse

32FC+XX Ajuy, Iloilo, Philippines

Name and Location

The Calabazas Island Lighthouse is located at 32FC+XX, Ajuy, Iloilo, Philippines, serving as a vital navigational aid in the Western Visayas region. The coordinates to reach the lighthouse are 11.0749548° N, 123.0224251° E.

Construction and History

The Calabazas Island Lighthouse was constructed in [unavailable] to provide navigation assistance to mariners in the Western Visayas region. Unfortunately, the exact date of construction is not available.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands tall with an official height of [unavailable] meters and a focal height of [unavailable] meters. Its architectural style is not specified, but it is constructed using aluminum materials.

Light and Navigation

The light emits a green signal with a range of 17 nautical miles. The pattern is Fl (3) W 15s, indicating a flash every 15 seconds for three periods. As of [unavailable], the lighthouse operates automatically, ensuring continuous navigation assistance to mariners.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse, which offers stunning views of the surrounding waters. Please note that opening hours, entrance fee, and guided tours are unavailable at this time.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape features a mix of marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Visitors can explore the surrounding waters and marine life.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no specific anecdotes or stories are available for this lighthouse. However, it is an important part of the region's maritime history and culture.

Technical and Operational Details

The Iloilo Station of the Philippine Coast Guard manages the Calabazas Island Lighthouse. No information is available on AIS or radar installation at this lighthouse. The lighthouse was recognized as an important navigational aid by the Philippine Coast Guard and is listed in their 2019 lighthouse masterlist.

Further Information

  • * US NGA Pub. 112 (2009-11-12)
  • * Philippine Coast Guard, 2019 lighthouse masterlist

Details

NameCalabazas Island Lighthouse
CityAjuy
CountryPhilippines
Coordinates11.0749548, 123.0224251
Historic significanceImportant navigational aid in Western Visayas region
StoriesImportant part of the region's maritime history and culture
Construction materialaluminum
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionFollow the coordinates: 11.0749548° N, 123.0224251° E
Accessibletrue
Landscape typemarine and terrestrial ecosystems
View descriptionStunning views of the surrounding waters
Guided tourstrue
FacilitiesLimited amenities
Light characteristicFl (3) W 15s
Light range17
Automatedtrue