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SanMiguelLighthouse

PH8Q+RW, Monreal, Masbate, Philippines

Name and Location

The San Miguel Lighthouse, also known as Bantay San Miguel (San Miguel Watchtower), is located in the municipality of Monreal, Masbate Province, Philippines.

Construction and History

The construction of the San Miguel Lighthouse began in 1991, making it a relatively modern addition to the country's lighthouse network. It serves as a beacon of guidance for mariners and a testament to the country's rich maritime history.

Architecture and Materials

The San Miguel Lighthouse is a unknown structure designed to withstand the harsh marine conditions of the Philippine archipelago. Built using unknown, it stands at an impressive height of unknown meters above sea level, with a focal plane height of unknown meters.

Light and Navigation

The San Miguel Lighthouse emits a light characteristic of Fl(2)W.15s (Flashes every 2 seconds for 15 seconds), warning mariners of potential hazards in the area. Mariners can reference nautical chart number unknown for more information on navigation in the area.

Accessibility and Visiting

Unfortunately, the exact location of the San Miguel Lighthouse is not publicly accessible due to its remote location and limited infrastructure. However, visitors can still appreciate the surrounding landscape and environment from a distance.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse sits amidst a picturesque coastline, with rugged cliffs and sandy beaches stretching as far as the eye can see. The area is teeming with marine life, including unknown.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, our research did not uncover any significant local folklore or unique anecdotes related to the San Miguel Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The San Miguel Lighthouse operates on an automated basis, eliminating the need for manual operation by lighthouse keepers. The Masbate Station of the Philippine Coast Guard is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the San Miguel Lighthouse.

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Details

NameSanMiguelLighthouse
City
CountryPhilippines
Coordinates12.7171248, 123.5897136
Architectural styleinsertarchitecturalstyle
Construction material[insertconstructionmaterials]
Focal height[insertfocalheight]meters
Tower height[insertheight]meters
Landscape typecoastline
View descriptionpicturesquecoastline,withruggedcliffsandsandybeachesstretchingasfarastheeyecansee
Light characteristicFl(2)W.15s(Flashesevery2secondsfor15seconds)