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SablayanLighthouse

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Name and Location

The Sablayan Lighthouse is located in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines, and serves as an essential maritime aid for navigating the waters of MIMAROPA (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan) region.

2. Construction and History

The Sablayan Lighthouse was constructed in [Year of construction] during the [Construction era]. The tower stands at a height of [Height] meters above sea level, with a focal plane of [Focal height] meters.

3. Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse features a [Architectural style] design, constructed using [Construction materials], such as glass-reinforced plastic. The structure serves as a prominent landmark in the area, guiding mariners through the surrounding waters.

4. Light and Navigation

The Sablayan Lighthouse has a light characteristic of Fl(3)W.15s, indicating a flashing white light every 15 seconds. Its primary function is to serve as a beacon for navigation.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Although its primary function is to serve as a beacon for navigation, the Sablayan Lighthouse has been converted into a museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's maritime history and culture. Visitors can reach the site through [Public accessibility information], including guided tours and on-site facilities.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands amidst a picturesque landscape of [Description of the view], offering stunning vistas of the surrounding waters and islands.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

According to local folklore, the Sablayan Lighthouse has played a crucial role in guiding mariners through treacherous waters and saving countless lives. Visitors can learn more about these stories at the lighthouse museum.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse operates on an automated system, ensuring consistent light emission for navigation purposes.

9. Further Information

  • Open to visitors, the Sablayan Lighthouse offers guided tours, on-site facilities, and stunning views. For more information, please visit [Managing authority] or consult local tourism websites.
  • Nearby attractions include [Attraction 1], [Attraction 2], and [Attraction 3].

Details

NameSablayanLighthouse
CitySablayan,OccidentalMindoro
CountryPhilippines
Coordinates12.8297954, 120.7660702
Year of construction[Yearofconstruction]
Events[Notableevents]
Historic significanceanessentialmaritimeaidfornavigatingthewatersofMIMAROPAregion
Keeper storiesformerlighthousekeeperswhohavelivedandworkedatthesite,sharingstoriesoftheirexperiencesandthechallengestheyfacedduringtheirtenure
Stories
Architectural style[Architecturalstyle]
Construction materialglass-reinforcedplastic
Focal height[Focalheight]meters
Tower height[Height]meters
Landscape type
View descriptionapicturesquelandscapeof[Descriptionoftheview],offeringstunningvistasofthesurroundingwatersandislands
Facilities
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s,indicatingaflashingwhitelightevery15seconds
Light range