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Name: Punta Palanquete Light   Map it!

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Also known as: Punta Charagato Light

Nearest Town or City:
Punta de Piedras, , Venezuela

Location: Northeastern point of Isla Cubagua, Caribbean Sea.


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Photo: Ted Smith

Managing Organization:
Direccíon de Hidrografía y Navegacíon

Notes:
This lighthouse replaced an earlier light on a concrete post.

Tower Height: 39

Height of Focal Plane: 49

Characteristic and Range: White flash every 12 seconds.

Description of Tower: Conical fiberglass tower with red and white bands, hexagonal lantern.

This light is operational

Date Established: ?

Date Present Tower Built: 2004?

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.

Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!


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