Lighthouse · Vieques, Puerto Rico
Faro de Punta Mulas
The tower was first lit in 1896 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows a red light that goes dark briefly every 4 seconds, seen up to 7 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands above the ferry harbor at Isabel Segunda on the north shore of Vieques and houses a small museum of the island's maritime history.
Open in the viewer from Vieques ferry terminal, Isabel Segunda →
Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1896 |
| Light | Oc R 4s |
| Position | 18.1544°N, 65.4437°W |
| From Vieques ferry terminal, Isabel Segunda | 229 m (752 ft), bearing 352° N |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. III 31530; NOAA ENC; National Register 77001551 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Vieques ferry terminal, Isabel Segunda, 229 m (752 ft) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Nearby
- Faro de Puerto FerroLighthouse · 6.8 km
- Faro de CulebritaLighthouse · 29 km
- Faro de Las Cabezas de San JuanLighthouse · 31 km
- Faro de Punta TunaLighthouse · 50 km
- Faro de Punta de las FigurasLighthouse · 68 km
- Faro del MorroLighthouse · 80 km
Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.