Managing Organization: Lighthouse Service, Naval Department
Notes: This lighthouse is within the Forte de São Teodósio da Ponta do Cavalo, built in the 1600s. Tower Height: 23 Height of Focal Plane: 115 Characteristic and Range: White light, 3 seconds on, 2 seconds off; range 14 nautical miles. Description of Tower: Red cylindrical cast-iron tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1896 Date Present Tower Built: 1896 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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