Castillo del Morro Lighthouse
Castillo del Morro Lighthouse has a focal height of 44 metres, a tower height of 25 metres and a range of 26 nautical miles. It was built in 1845.
- Focal height
- 44 metres
- Tower height
- 25 metres
- Range
- 26 nautical miles
- Built
- 1845
- Coordinates
- 23.15028, -82.35667
The Castillo del Morro Lighthouse is located in Havana, Cuba, and is situated on the ramparts of the Castillo de los Tres Reyes Magos del Morro, an old fortress guarding the harbor of Havana. The lighthouse was built in 1845, with a height of 25 meters and a focal height of 44 meters. It is a cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern, featuring an unpainted stone tower and a grey lantern. The lighthouse displays two white flashes every 15 seconds.
The lighthouse has a rich history, with the first lighthouse system being built in 1820. However, this was replaced by the current lighthouse in 1845. The new lighthouse was purchased from the French Industrial Exposition of 1844 and had a range of 33 meters. The Castillo del Morro Lighthouse is one of over ten lighthouses built during the last decades of the Captaincy General of Cuba period.
The lighthouse is currently managed by the Parque Histórico Militar El Morro and is a significant landmark in Havana, Cuba. Its unique location and history make it a popular tourist destination, offering visitors a glimpse into the country's rich maritime heritage.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 44 metres. The light has a range of 26 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 12580. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it J4857.
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- Range Nm
- 26
- Nga Number
- 12580
- Year Built
- 1845
- Description
- #REDIRECT Faro del Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro
- Focal Height M
- 44
- Tower Height M
- 25
- Admiralty Number
- J4857