Muelle Osmeña Lighthouse

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]

Muelle Osmeña Lighthouse
Muelle Osmeña in 2010
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LocationMactan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines Edit this at Wikidata
Coordinates10°18′49″N 123°56′53″E / 10.313528°N 123.948°E / 10.313528; 123.948
Tower
Constructed1910 Edit this on Wikidata
Constructioncoral rag Edit this on Wikidata
Markingsblue, white Edit this on Wikidata
Light
Focal height10 m (33 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Range6 nmi (11 km; 6.9 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
CharacteristicFl R 5s Edit this on Wikidata

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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.