Cabo Frio Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Cabo Frio Lighthouse
The Cabo Frio Lighthouse, constructed in 1925, is located on a steep bluff at the southern extremity of the island's cape. This operational light station consists of a cylindrical, 16-meter-high cast iron tower, colored white, which ascends from a single-story keeper's dwelling. Its light displays a white flash each 10 seconds, offering a range of 29.1 nautical miles. The structure sits at the island's southern point, Focinho do Cabo, within the Arraial do Cabo municipality. The building is entirely white, presenting a visual contrast to the adjacent environment. Entry to the location and tower is limited.
Why it matters: This lighthouse marks a significant cape and the island's southern point, serving as a navigation aid for vessels in these offshore areas. The structure's round cast iron tower is a distinct architectural feature.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 10s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 10s
- Focal Height
- 144m
- Geographic Range
- 29.1NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1925
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Forno(2.4 km)
- Admiralty No.
- G0352
- NGA No.
- 18360
- ARLHS No.
- BRA-018
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q28374826 →
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 16m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- cast iron
Structure: round cast iron tower rising from a 1-story keeper's quarters
Location
- City
- Arraial do Cabo
- Country
- 🇧🇷Brazil
- Region
- Rio de Janeiro
- Sea Region
- perched on the steep bluff rising from the sea at the point of the cape, on the southern tip of the island.
- Latitude
- -23.0136°
- Longitude
- -42.0009°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Cabo Frio على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
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