Cape Bolinao Lighthouse

The Cape Bolinao Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse in Bolinao, Pangasinan, Philippines. It was built in 1905 by a trio of American, British and Filipino engineers.[1][2] Situated at an elevation of 107 meters (351 ft) above sea level, it is the second highest lighthouse in the Philippines next to the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse.[2] The lighthouse tower itself stands 30.78 meters (101.0 ft) high.[2][3]

Cape Bolinao Lighthouse
LocationBolinao, Pangasinan, Philippines
Coordinates16°18′26″N 119°47′08″E
Tower
Constructed1905
Height30.78 m (101.0 ft)
Markingswhite Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorPhilippine Coast Guard
Light
First lit1906 Edit this on Wikidata
Focal height107 m (351 ft)
Range22 nmi (41 km; 25 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
CharacteristicFl(2) W 10s, Fl W 5s Edit this on Wikidata

The original third order equipment of the Cape Bolinao Lighthouse was made in England with the lantern sourced from France. The apparatus of the lighthouse was replaced by a close replica by Filipino mechanics. Until the 1980s, The lighthouse apparatus ran on kerosene until the 1980s, when it was connected to the power grid operated by the Pangasinan Electric Cooperative.[2]

The Philippine Coast Guard became the sole owner of the Cape Bolinao Lighthouse under the Adopt-a-Lighthouse Program.[2]

Media related to Cape Bolinao Lighthouse at Wikimedia Commons

References
  1. "Pangasinan's secret getaways – yes, there's more than one". Inquirer Lifestyle. 28 May 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  2. Echeminada, Perseus (9 April 2012). "Cape Bolinao lighthouse in Pangasinan closed to tourists". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  3. Century Old lighthouse in Bolinao. Juanderfulpinoy. Retrieved 24 November 2021.


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