Punta Maisí Lighthouse

Punta Maisí Lighthouse has a focal height of 37 metres, a tower height of 31 metres and a range of 27 nautical miles. It was built in 1862.

Focal height
37 metres
Tower height
31 metres
Range
27 nautical miles
Built
1862
Light characteristic
Fl W 5s.
Coordinates
20.24392, -74.14297
Punta Maisí Lighthouse

The Punta Maisí Lighthouse is located in Maisí, a municipality of Guantánamo Province, Cuba. It sits in Cape Maisí, which is the easternmost point of Cuba. The lighthouse was built in 1862 and features a cylindrical tower with a balcony and double lantern. The tower is made of stone and stands at a height of 31 meters, with a focal height of 37 meters.

The lighthouse has a distinctive appearance, with a white tower and grey metallic lantern. It has a range of 27 nautical miles and a characteristic of flashing white every 5 seconds. The lighthouse is an important aid to navigation, helping to guide mariners along the coast of Cuba.

The Punta Maisí Lighthouse has a rich history, having been in operation for over 150 years. It is one of the many lighthouses that line the coast of Cuba, and is an important part of the country's maritime heritage. Today, the lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, and is a notable landmark in the region.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and double lantern tower. The tower is built of stone. Its daymark is white tower, grey metallic lantern. The light has a focal height of 37 metres. The light has a range of 27 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl W 5s. The NGA list of lights numbers it 13008. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it J5018.

Details

Name
Punta Maisí Lighthouse
Marking
white tower, grey metallic lantern
Range Nm
27
Nga Number
13008
Year Built
1862
Description
'''Punta Maisí Lighthouse''' is a Cuban lighthouse located in Maisí, a municipality of Guantánamo Province. It lies in Cape Maisí, the easternmost point of Cuba.
Tower Shape
cylindrical tower with balcony and double lantern
Location Text
[[Maisí]]<br>[[Cuba]]
Focal Height M
37
Tower Height M
31
Admiralty Number
J5018
Light Characteristic
Fl W 5s.
Construction Material
stone tower