Batag Island lighthouse, National Historical Landmark lighthouse in Laoang, Philippines.
The white cylindrical lighthouse rises 30.8 meters above Culipapa Hill on Batag Island, featuring two exterior balconies and a lantern room at its summit.
Built in 1907 by American engineers using reinforced concrete, the lighthouse began operations in January 1908 with equipment from Barbier, Benard & Turenne in Paris.
The lighthouse marks the northeastern point of Samar Island and guides international vessels through the San Bernardino Strait, a critical maritime route to Manila.
Located at coordinates 12°39'29.46"N and 125°3'39.13"E, the structure stands inactive since 2006 following damage from Typhoon Milenyo.
The lighthouse emitted a white flash every 10 seconds with 100,000 candlepower intensity, visible up to 25 nautical miles across the Philippine Sea.
Location: Laoang
Inception: 1907
Height: 30.8 m
GPS coordinates: 12.65818,125.06087
Latest update: May 29, 2025 07:57
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