Año Nuevo Lighthouse

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Año Nuevo Lighthouse, Maritime navigation beacon in Departamento Ushuaia, Argentina.

The lighthouse stands 23.5 meters tall on Isla Observatorio, emitting three white flashes every three seconds across the Argentine waters.

The Argentine government constructed this maritime safety structure in 1902 to guide vessels through the challenging waters of Tierra del Fuego.

The lighthouse received national historical monument status in 1999, marking its contribution to Argentina's maritime navigation heritage.

The beacon projects light signals visible from 21 nautical miles away, providing essential navigation assistance to ships in the southern waters.

The lighthouse maintains its position at coordinates 54°39'0"S latitude and 64°8'24"W longitude, with a focal height of 65.5 meters.

Location: Departamento Ushuaia

Inception: October 1, 1902

GPS coordinates: -54.65804,-64.13232

Latest update: March 8, 2025 22:10

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