 Muelle Osmeña in 2010 | |
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| Location | Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines |
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| Coordinates | 10°18′49″N 123°56′53″E / 10.313528°N 123.948°E |
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| Constructed | 1910
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| Construction | coral rag
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| Markings | blue, white
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| Light | |
| Focal height | 10 m (33 ft)
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| Range | 6 nmi (11 km; 6.9 mi)
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| Characteristic | Fl R 5s
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The Muelle Osmeña is a historic wharf in Lapu-Lapu, Philippines. It host a lighthouse which stands along the Mactan Channel. [1] The structure was built in 1910 which is made out of coral stones. [2] It is named after Philippine President Sergio Osmeña, who was also a native of Cebu. [2]
In December 2020, the lighthouse structure had a blue and white facade with some presence of cracks. It was repurposed as a storage area and sleeping quarters of the homeless which prompted the Lapu-Lapu city government to launch a restoration program for the Muelle Osmeña. [1]
References
- ^ a b Palaubsanon, Mitchelle (30 December 2020). "Lapu-Lapu City to restore historic light house". The Philippine Star (in English and Cebuano). Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ a b Sison, Bebot Jr.; Gorit, Gerry Lee; Felipe, Cecille Suerte (26 May 2016). "Gabii sa kabilin, Participating Museums and Sites - Part 4". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
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Muelle Osmeña in 2010 | |
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| Location | Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 10°18′49″N 123°56′53″E / 10.313528°N 123.948°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1910
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| Construction | coral rag
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| Markings | blue, white
|
| Light | |
| Focal height | 10 m (33 ft)
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| Range | 6 nmi (11 km; 6.9 mi)
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| Characteristic | Fl R 5s
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The Muelle Osmeña is a historic wharf in Lapu-Lapu, Philippines. It host a lighthouse which stands along the Mactan Channel. [1] The structure was built in 1910 which is made out of coral stones. [2] It is named after Philippine President Sergio Osmeña, who was also a native of Cebu. [2]
In December 2020, the lighthouse structure had a blue and white facade with some presence of cracks. It was repurposed as a storage area and sleeping quarters of the homeless which prompted the Lapu-Lapu city government to launch a restoration program for the Muelle Osmeña. [1]
References
- ^ a b Palaubsanon, Mitchelle (30 December 2020). "Lapu-Lapu City to restore historic light house". The Philippine Star (in English and Cebuano). Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ a b Sison, Bebot Jr.; Gorit, Gerry Lee; Felipe, Cecille Suerte (26 May 2016). "Gabii sa kabilin, Participating Museums and Sites - Part 4". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
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| This lighthouse-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |