Cabo San Antonio Lighthouse

The Cabo San Antonio Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located in Sandino, a municipality of Pinar del Río Province, Cuba. It stands on the Guanahacabibes Peninsula, the westernmost point of Cuba, and marks the division between the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. The lighthouse was built in 1850 during the Spanish colonial period and is one of the most prominent navigational landmarks in the area.

The lighthouse has a cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern, and stands at a height of 23 meters with a focal height of 31 meters. Its range is 22 nautical miles, making it a crucial aid to navigation for ships passing through the region. The lighthouse was constructed under the orders of Spanish governor Federico Roncali and entered service immediately, becoming a key navigational aid for maritime traffic between the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.

Today, the Cabo San Antonio Lighthouse remains an important part of Cuba's maritime history and is recognized as one of the country's most significant lighthouses. The lighthouse has been featured in various publications and photographs, and continues to serve as a vital aid to navigation for ships in the region.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of masonry. Its daymark is white tower, grey metallic lantern. The light has a focal height of 31 metres. The light has a range of 18 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 12436. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it J4820.

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Cabo San Antonio en Pinar del Rio, CUBA. La région la plus occidentale de Cuba.

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