Belmonte Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Belmonte Lighthouse
The Belmonte Lighthouse, an octagonal pyramidal cast iron skeletal tower, was constructed in 1901. Reaching 34 meters in height, its exterior displays red and white horizontal bands. The structure includes a central cylinder, a lantern, a watchroom, and a gallery, with integrated 2-story keeper's quarters. Originally situated on the north bank of the Jequitinhonha River, the lighthouse was moved to the south side between 1905 and 1907 because of beach erosion. This tower emits a white flash every six seconds (Fl W 6s), offering a range of 16.4 nautical miles. It is located in Belmonte, Bahia.
Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the entrance to the Jequitinhonha River. Its repositioning due to erosion illustrates the difficulties in sustaining coastal markers.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 6s
- Focal Height
- 36m
- Geographic Range
- 16.4NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1901
Significant events: Moved from north to south side of Jequitinhonha River due to beach erosion (1905-07)
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Belmonte(10.3 km)
- Admiralty No.
- G0292
- NGA No.
- 18172
- ARLHS No.
- BRA-012
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 34m
- Tower Shape
- octagonal
- Tower Color
- with red and white horizontal bands
- Material
- cast iron
Structure: octagonal pyramidal cast iron skeletal tower with central cylinder, lantern, enclosed watchroom, and gallery, incorporating 2-story keeper's quarters
Location
- City
- Belmonte
- Country
- 🇧🇷Brazil
- Region
- Bahia
- Sea Region
- Located in Belmonte, about 70 km north of Porto Seguro, marking a prominent cape near the Jequitinhonha River.
- Latitude
- -15.8638°
- Longitude
- -38.8765°
Nearby Vessels
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