Cayo Fragoso Lighthouse

Cayo Fragoso Lighthouse has a focal height of 21 metres, a tower height of 18 metres and a range of 10 nautical miles. It was built in 1930.

Focal height
21 metres
Tower height
18 metres
Range
10 nautical miles
Built
1930
Light characteristic
Fl W 15s.
Coordinates
22.8075, -79.57728

The Cayo Fragoso Lighthouse is located in Cayo Fragoso, a resort island that is part of the Sabana-Camagüey Archipelago in Cuba. The island belongs to the municipality of Caibarién, Villa Clara Province. The lighthouse was built in 1930 and features a square pyramidal metal skeletal tower with a height of 18 meters and a focal height of 21 meters.

The tower is painted white and has a range of 10 nautical miles, emitting a flashing white light every 15 seconds. The lighthouse is still active, guiding mariners through the waters surrounding the island. Although the exact date of automation is not available, the lighthouse remains an important aid to navigation in the area.

The Cayo Fragoso Lighthouse has a relatively simple design, but its strategic location makes it a significant landmark in the region. With its rich history dating back to 1930, the lighthouse has played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of ships and boats passing through the area. As a notable structure in the Sabana-Camagüey Archipelago, the Cayo Fragoso Lighthouse continues to serve its purpose, providing a vital service to mariners and contributing to the local maritime heritage.

Light and tower

It has a square pyramidal tower. The tower is built of metal skeletal. Its daymark is white tower. The light has a focal height of 21 metres. The light has a range of 10 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl W 15s. The NGA list of lights numbers it 12716. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it J4900.

Details

Name
Cayo Fragoso Lighthouse
Marking
white tower
Range Nm
10
Nga Number
12716
Year Built
1930
Description
'''Cayo Fragoso Lighthouse''' is a Cuban lighthouse located in Cayo Fragoso, a resort island that is part of the Sabana-Camagüey Archipelago. Administratively, the island belongs to the municipality of Caibarién, Villa Clara Province.
Tower Shape
square pyramidal tower
Location Text
[[Cayo Fragoso]]<br>[[Cuba]]
Focal Height M
21
Tower Height M
18
Admiralty Number
J4900
Light Characteristic
Fl W 15s.
Construction Material
metal skeletal tower