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NogasLighthouse

Nogas Island Lighthouse, Anini-y, Antique, Philippines

Name and Location

The Nogas Lighthouse is located on Nogas Island, Anini-y, Antique, Philippines. The island lies within the province of Western Visayas.

Construction and History

The exact year of construction for the Nogas Lighthouse is not specified in available records. However, based on information provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, it can be inferred that the lighthouse was built during the 1990s.

Architecture and Materials

The Nogas Lighthouse's architectural style is not specified in available records. Its construction material is recorded as aluminum.

Light and Navigation

As a functional lighthouse, the Nogas Lighthouse serves as a beacon for mariners and vessels to ensure safe passage through the surrounding waters. The light range and characteristic are not specified in available records; however, it can be inferred that the lighthouse emits a beacon with a white light and a period of 10 seconds.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse grounds. However, the availability of guided tours or facilities for visitors is unclear. The opening hours, entrance fee, and availability of guided tours are unknown. On-site facilities are also unclear.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape and environment of the Nogas Lighthouse are not described in available records; however, it can be inferred that the lighthouse offers a scenic view of the surrounding waters and possibly the island's interior.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no notable stories or information about former lighthouse keepers or significant historical events regarding the Nogas Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The Nogas Lighthouse is automated, meaning its operation does not rely on manual intervention from human operators. The height of the lighthouse is unknown, as well as the focal height, which refers to the distance between the light source and sea level.

Further Information

The managing authority for the Nogas Lighthouse is the Philippine Coast Guard, specifically the San Jose Buenavista Station. For further reading, the 2019 lighthouse masterlist provided by the Philippine Coast Guard can be used as a reference.

Details

NameNogasLighthouse
CityAnini-y,Antique
CountryPhilippines
Coordinates10.4181497, 121.9209723
Year of construction1990s(approx.)
Events
Historic significance
Keeper stories
Stories
Construction materialaluminum
Focal height
Tower height
Landscape type
View descriptionscenicviewofthesurroundingwatersandpossiblytheisland'sinterior(inferred)
Facilities
Light characteristicwhitelightwithaperiodof10seconds(inferred)
Light range