Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, also known as Burgos Lighthouse, is a cultural heritage structure in Burgos, Ilocos Norte, that was established during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines.[1][2] The lighthouse was first lit on March 30, 1892, and is set high on Vigia de Nagpartian Hill overlooking the scenic Cape Bojeador where early galleons used to sail by. After over 100 years, it still functions and serves ships that enter the Philippine archipelago from the north and guide them safely away from the rocky coast of the town.[3]
The 66-foot-tall (20 m) octagonal stone tower, the most prominent structure in the vicinity, can be seen from as far away as Pasuquin town in the south and Bangui on the east on a clear day. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the highest-elevated nor tallest lighthouse in the Philippines but the highest-elevated still original and active Spanish era lighthouse in the country. Corregidor Lighthouse is higher at over 600 feet (180 m), and among the Spanish colonial lighthouses, the tower of Cape Melville Lighthouse is the tallest at 90 feet (27 m). In Mindoro Strait, the recently erected modern tower at the Apo Reef Light Station rises to a height of 110 feet (34 m).
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse during construction in the 1890s
The Cape Bojeador lighthouse was part of the Spanish government's 1857 master plan of illuminating the Philippine archipelago, Plan General de Alumbrado de Maritimo de las costas del Archipelago de Filipino, administered by Inteligencia del Cuerpo de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos. The project commenced with the execution of the lighthouses in the northern and western part of the Philippines and those around Iloilo and Cebu. The 16.3 m tall Faro de Cabo Bojeador was first lit on March 30, 1892.[4]
Designedit
The lighthouse was first designed by Magin Pers y Perswho in 1887 and was finished by the Lighthouse Service under Guillermo Brockman.[5] Its design is typical of Spanish colonial lighthouses in the Philippines, being of masonry made with bricks widely used and produced in the area. The octagonal tower is topped with a bronze cupola, and the viewing gallery is surrounded by decorative iron grill works.[6][4]
Lighting apparatusedit
Pressure vessel for the light
The lighthouse was originally fitted with first-order[broken anchor]Fresnel lens. The intense earthquake of 1990 that hit most of Luzon damaged the lenses and displaced the mechanism alignment of the original first-order apparatus, making it inoperable.[6][4]
The beam now comes from a modern electric lamp powered by solar panels. The light before was provided by pressurized kerosene lamps very much like "Coleman lamps". In 2005, the old pressure vessels and wicks for the light could still be found in the shed.
Historical markersedit
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse was declared a National Historical Landmark on August 13, 2004, and a National Cultural Treasure on June 20, 2005, by the Philippine government.[5]
Galleryedit
Aerial view of Cape Bojeador and its lighthouse (center), 1923
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cape Bojeador Lighthouse.
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse June 14, 2011, at the Wayback Machine at Lighthouse Depot.
at the Philippine Coast Guard web site.
January 01, 1970
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Cape Bojeador Lighthouse also known as Burgos Lighthouse is a cultural heritage structure in Burgos Ilocos Norte that was established during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines 1 2 The lighthouse was first lit on March 30 1892 and is set high on Vigia de Nagpartian Hill overlooking the scenic Cape Bojeador where early galleons used to sail by After over 100 years it still functions and serves ships that enter the Philippine archipelago from the north and guide them safely away from the rocky coast of the town 3 Cape Bojeador LighthouseThe lighthouse in 2021LocationBurgosIlocos NortePhilippinesCoordinates18 30 44 3 N 120 35 52 6 E 18 512306 N 120 597944 E 18 512306 120 597944TowerConstructed1892 Height20 metres 66 ft ShapeOctagonMarkingsWhite tower and lanternHeritageNational Cultural Treasure National Historical Landmark Fog signalnoneLightFirst lit1892 Focal height118 metres 387 ft LensFirst order Fresnel lensRange20 nmi 37 km 23 mi CharacteristicFl 3 W 5s The light marks the northwesternmost point in Luzon The northeasternmost being Cape Engano Lighthouse on Palaui Island Santa Ana Cagayan The 66 foot tall 20 m octagonal stone tower the most prominent structure in the vicinity can be seen from as far away as Pasuquin town in the south and Bangui on the east on a clear day Contrary to popular belief it is not the highest elevated nor tallest lighthouse in the Philippines but the highest elevated still original and active Spanish era lighthouse in the country Corregidor Lighthouse is higher at over 600 feet 180 m and among the Spanish colonial lighthouses the tower of Cape Melville Lighthouse is the tallest at 90 feet 27 m In Mindoro Strait the recently erected modern tower at the Apo Reef Light Station rises to a height of 110 feet 34 m Contents 1 History 2 Design 3 Lighting apparatus 4 Historical markers 5 Gallery 6 See also 7 Notes 8 References 9 External linksHistory edit nbsp Cape Bojeador Lighthouse during construction in the 1890s The Cape Bojeador lighthouse was part of the Spanish government s 1857 master plan of illuminating the Philippine archipelago Plan General de Alumbrado de Maritimo de las costas del Archipelago de Filipino administered by Inteligencia del Cuerpo de Ingenieros de Caminos Canales y Puertos The project commenced with the execution of the lighthouses in the northern and western part of the Philippines and those around Iloilo and Cebu The 16 3 m tall Faro de Cabo Bojeador was first lit on March 30 1892 4 Design editThe lighthouse was first designed by Magin Pers y Perswho in 1887 and was finished by the Lighthouse Service under Guillermo Brockman 5 Its design is typical of Spanish colonial lighthouses in the Philippines being of masonry made with bricks widely used and produced in the area The octagonal tower is topped with a bronze cupola and the viewing gallery is surrounded by decorative iron grill works 6 4 Lighting apparatus edit nbsp Pressure vessel for the light The lighthouse was originally fitted with first order broken anchor Fresnel lens The intense earthquake of 1990 that hit most of Luzon damaged the lenses and displaced the mechanism alignment of the original first order apparatus making it inoperable 6 4 The beam now comes from a modern electric lamp powered by solar panels The light before was provided by pressurized kerosene lamps very much like Coleman lamps In 2005 the old pressure vessels and wicks for the light could still be found in the shed Historical markers editCape Bojeador Lighthouse was declared a National Historical Landmark on August 13 2004 and a National Cultural Treasure on June 20 2005 by the Philippine government 5 Gallery edit nbsp Aerial view of Cape Bojeador and its lighthouse center 1923 nbsp Close up top view of the lighthouse nbsp Pathway leading up to the lighthouse nbsp The lighthouse and the shoreline nbsp Aerial shot of the lighthouse in 2021See also edit nbsp Philippines portal List of lighthouses in the PhilippinesNotes edit Cabo Bojeador Light Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society World List of Lights Retrieved on August 30 2010 Rowlett Russ Lighthouses of the Philippines Southwest Luzon The Lighthouse Directory University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Retrieved March 12 2016 Burgos Ilocos Norte Archived October 16 2010 at the Wayback Machine Pasyalan Ilocos Norte Retrieved on April 23 2010 a b c Noche Manuel 2005 Lonely Sentinels of the Sea The Spanish Lighthouses in the Philippines University of Santo Tomas ISBN 9789715063524 a b Coronado Cynthia 2008 Cape Bojeador Lighthouse Marker Waypointsdotph Retrieved on April 23 2010 a b Noche Manuel July 27 2006 Cape Bojeador Lighthouse Heritage Conservation Society Retrieved on April 23 2010 References editRowlett Russ Spanish Lighthouses of the Philippines The Lighthouse Directory University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Rowlett Russ Lighthouses of the Philippines Southwest Luzon The Lighthouse Directory University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cape Bojeador Lighthouse Cape Bojeador Lighthouse Archived June 14 2011 at the Wayback Machine at Lighthouse Depot Lighthouse Stations of Luzon at the Philippine Coast Guard web site Maritime Safety Services Command Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cape Bojeador Lighthouse amp oldid 1215441873, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
