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Pasig River Lighthouse

Navigation Lighthouse, Mlle. de la Industria, San Nicolas, City Of Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

Name and Location

The Pasig River Lighthouse is situated in the heart of Metro Manila, specifically in the city of Manila, Philippines (14.5964288° N, 120.9607052° E).

Construction and History

Built on a concrete foundation, the Pasig River Lighthouse was constructed in 1997 as one of the more recent additions to the Philippines' lighthouse network. The Philippine Coast Guard operates the lighthouse, with the Pasig Station serving as its primary hub.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architectural style is not specified; however, its concrete structure suggests a modern or contemporary design. The exact height of the tower is unknown.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a white light with a period of 5 seconds, characterized as Fl (3) W.15s, allowing for clear identification and differentiation from other beacons in the region.

Accessibility and Visiting

Unfortunately, there is no information available regarding public accessibility or guided tours of the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Pasig River Lighthouse stands on a concrete foundation within the city of Manila, surrounded by urban infrastructure and commercial activities. Its immediate environment is characterized by the sounds and smells of industrial and economic activity.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No relevant stories or anecdotes are available.

Technical and Operational Details

While its exact current status is unclear, it likely continues to play a vital role in ensuring maritime safety and facilitating trade in one of Asia's busiest ports.

Further Information

  • * Philippine Coast Guard, 2019 lighthouse masterlist
  • "Parola of Pasig" (2007) on Backpacking Philippines

Details

NamePasig River Lighthouse
CityCity Of Manila
CountryPhilippines
Coordinates14.596447, 120.9607024
Year of construction1997
Architectural stylemodern or contemporary
Construction materialconcrete
Landscape typeurban
View descriptionurban infrastructure and commercial activities
Light characteristicFl (3) W.15s
Automatedtrue