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Name: Moronas Light  

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Nearest Town or City:
Manaus, , Brazil

Location: Near Ilha do Careiro, Amazon River, Amazonas State.


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Photo: Nancy J. Rau

Notes:
There is some indication that this light may have been extinguished in 2004.

Tower Height: 52

Height of Focal Plane: 49

Characteristic and Range: Green flash every 3 seconds, visible for 5 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White, round, stepped masonry tower on a pier in the river.

This light is operational

Date Established: c. 1905

Date Present Tower Built: ?

Current Use: Active aid to navigation (?).

Open To Public? No.


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