Rasa Island Lighthouse
Rasa Island Lighthouse, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Caraga, 8400, Philippines
Rasa Island Lighthouse
The Rasa Island Lighthouse is situated on Rasa Island, located off the coast of Surigao City in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines.
- Construction of the lighthouse began in an unspecified year and was reportedly completed in a later year.
- The lighthouse has been operated by the Philippine Coast Guard's Surigao Station since its inception.
History
It has been reported that the construction of the lighthouse began in an unspecified year and was reportedly completed in a later year.
The lighthouse has been operated by the Philippine Coast Guard's Surigao Station since its inception.
Architecture
The Rasa Island Lighthouse is built using concrete materials.
The tower height is not specified, but it stands at a focal height of 3 units, indicating that the light source is located at this distance above sea level.
Light Characteristics
The lighthouse emits a white light with a character code of "Fl" and a range of 11 nautical miles.
The light period is 10 seconds, and it operates in a group with other lights on the island.
Current Status
The Rasa Island Lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, operated by the Philippine Coast Guard's Surigao Station.
It has not been automated and continues to serve as a vital navigational aid for mariners.
Heritage Status
No specific heritage status information is available for this lighthouse.
Notable Historical Events
- None are reported in the provided data.
Details
| Name | Rasa Island Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| City | Surigao City |
| Country | Philippines |
| Coordinates | 9.791933, 125.58454 |
| Current use | active navigation |
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