Cabo Branco Lighthouse
Fl W 10s🇧🇷Northeastern Brazil, BROperational
Location & Light Range
About Cabo Branco Lighthouse
Built in 1972, the Cabo Branco Lighthouse stands 18 meters tall with its light positioned 46 meters above sea level. This structure emits a white flash every 10 seconds, visible for 27 nautical miles. It is situated in the Cabo Branco neighborhood of northeastern Brazil, approximately 800 meters north of Ponta do Seixas. This location marks the easternmost point of the Americas.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is recognized as an asset of historic and cultural interest.
Background
The Cabo Branco Lighthouse is located on the cliffs of Cabo Branco, in the neighborhood of the same name, in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil. Situated-approximately 800 metres (2,600 ft) to the north of Ponta do Seixas, easternmost point of the entire Americas. It is one of the most important and visited places in João Pessoa.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Fl W 10s
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 10s
- Raw Code
- Fl.W. period 10s
- Focal Height
- 46m
- Geographic Range
- 27NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1972
- Heritage Status
- asset of historic and or cultural interest
References & Identifiers
- Admiralty No.
- G0190
- NGA No.
- 17904
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q5015722 →
Nearby Ports
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 18m
Location
- City
- Northeastern Brazil
- Country
- 🇧🇷BR
- Latitude
- -7.1488°
- Longitude
- -34.7969°
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