Cape San Pío
Southernmost point in Argentina
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Cape San Pío (Spanish: Cabo San Pio) at 55°3′S 66°31′W,[1] the southernmost tip of mainland Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego as well as of Argentina, except for the small islet Islote Blanco (55°3′48″S 66°33′12″W) that lies about 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) off the coast in SW direction (about 0.5 kilometres (0.31 mi) further to the south).
Argentina
| Location | Cape San Pío Argentina |
|---|---|
| Tower | |
| Constructed | March 10, 1919[1] |
| Construction | brick tower[1] |
| Height | 8 metres (26 ft) |
| Shape | conical[1] (bowling pin[2]) |
| Markings | orange and red stripes[1] (or red and white stripes[2]) |
| Operator | Argentine Naval Hydrographic Service[2] |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 180 feet (55 m) [2] |
| Range | 9.2 miles (14.8 km)[1] |
| Characteristic | Gp Fl.(2) W 16s |
The cape marks the eastern entrance to the Beagle Channel[2] and has an 8 metres (26 ft) high light Faro Cabo San Pío that dates back to 1919. The brick tower with orange and red bands[1] (or red and white stripes[2]), and an exterior ladder, is shaped like a bowling pin.[2] The characteristic is two white flashes every 16 seconds and the range is 9.2 miles (14.8 km).[1][2]