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Dahakit Lighthouse

HW6M+Q4 Socorro, Surigao del Norte, Philippines

Name and Location

The Dahakit Lighthouse is located in the municipality of Socorro, Surigao del Norte, Philippines, situated on Bucas Grande Island, a scenic coastal area known for its stunning beaches and coral reefs.

Construction and History

No specific information about the year of construction or construction era is available. The lighthouse has not been declared a heritage site.

Architecture and Materials

The Dahakit Lighthouse stands at an impressive height of 43 meters (141 feet) with a focal height of unknown value. Its building material used in its construction is glass-reinforced plastic (GRP).

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a Fl(white) sequence every 5 seconds, with a light range of approximately 9 nautical miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors are welcome to visit the lighthouse and enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and ocean. The area offers excellent opportunities for snorkeling, diving, and boat tours.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape and ocean offer stunning views, with Bucas Grande Island known for its stunning beaches, coral reefs, and marine life.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable stories or anecdotes are available about the Dahakit Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

According to the Philippine Coast Guard, the lighthouse is operated by Surigao Station and has the reference code NM-017. The lighthouse's automation status is not specified.

Further Information

  • The Dahakit Lighthouse has not been involved in any significant historical events or notable shipwrecks.
  • Nautical chart references include F2246 (Admiralty) and 15136 (NGA).

Details

NameDahakit Lighthouse
CitySocorro
CountryPhilippines
Coordinates9.5619781, 125.9327964
Construction materialglass-reinforced plastic (GRP)
Tower height43
Heritage statusfalse
Accessibletrue
Landscape typebeaches, coral reefs, and marine life
View descriptionstunning beaches, coral reefs, and marine life
Guided tourstrue
Facilitiestoilets, café
Nearby attractionssnorkeling, diving, and boat tours
Light characteristicFl(white) sequence every 5 seconds
Light range9