Itapema Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Itapema Lighthouse
Also known as: Itapema (Alfândega)
The Itapema lighthouse, constructed in 1908, is a square cylindrical tower standing 12 meters tall, with an attached keeper's cottage. It is situated on an island east of the Santos Estuary, opposite the Santos waterfront and near a ferry terminal. The lighthouse was built by the customs office and integrated into the historic Forte do Itapema, a sixteenth-century fortification. It emitted a red light with one flash every 3 seconds. The lighthouse ceased operations in 1976 after a fire gutted the tower, leaving it in disrepair.
Why it matters: The lighthouse's integration with the historic Forte do Itapema highlights its connection to Brazil's colonial past and maritime heritage.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 3s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 3s
- Light Range
- 5NM (9.3 km)
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1908
Significant events: Inactive since 1976, gutted by fire in 1976
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 12m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
Structure: square cylindrical tower with attached keeper's cottage
Location
- City
- Guarujá
- Country
- 🇧🇷Brazil
- Region
- São Paulo
- Sea Region
- An island on the east side of the Santos Estuary, across from the waterfront of Santos and close to a ferry terminal
- Latitude
- -23.9370°
- Longitude
- -46.3087°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Santos(3.1 km)
- ARLHS No.
- BRA-140
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