Punta Patillos (Tarapaca N Chile)

Punta Patillos (Tarapaca N Chile)

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Characteristics

Lighthouse
Cape

Description

A lighthouse stands at Punta Patillos.

Islotes Patillos, whitish in color, consist of three islets, one of which lies about 0.1 NM W of Punta Patillos and the others about 0.4 NM SW of the point, and a little over 0.3 NM offshore. There is a small islet a little over 0.5 NM S of Punta Patillos.

2012/12/17
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Joëlle
Un phare s'élève à la pointe Patillos.

Islotes Patillos, de couleur blanchâtre, sont composées de trois îlots, l'un d'entre se trouve à environ 0,1 MN à l'W de punta Patillos et les autres à environs 0,4 MN au SW de la pointe. Un tout petit se trouve à environ 0,3 MN au large et un autre à un peu moins de 0,5 MN au S de la pointe.

2012/12/17
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Joëlle
Punta Patillos (Tarapaca N Chile)
2012-12-17
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