Bagatao Island Lighthouse, Historic lighthouse in Magallanes, Sorsogon, Philippines.
The Bagatao Island Lighthouse stands as a white cylindrical iron tower reaching 29 feet tall on a rocky headland, with its light positioned 135 feet above sea level to guide vessels safely through Sorsogon Bay toward the Pacific Ocean.
Constructed in 1904 during the American period, this lighthouse was built using a French-manufactured iron tower and began operations on May 15, 1904, serving as a crucial navigational aid for over 120 years through various political transitions.
The lighthouse represents a tangible connection to the Philippines' maritime heritage, symbolizing the country's evolution from Spanish colonial rule through American administration to modern independence while maintaining its role in regional seafaring traditions.
Managed by the Philippine Coast Guard's Sorsogon Station, the lighthouse operates with modern solar-powered LED technology and provides navigational guidance with a range of 17 nautical miles through its characteristic white flashing light every five seconds.
This lighthouse stands as the last remaining tower of its specific French-manufactured type in the Philippines, maintaining its original iron structure for more than 111 years while continuing active service as a functional navigational aid.
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