Ponta do Topo Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Ponta do Topo Lighthouse
Constructed in 1927, the Ponta do Topo Lighthouse is a 16-meter round, white cylindrical tower accented with black trim, topped by a red lantern. Its light source is positioned 58 meters above sea level. The lighthouse displays a white flash every 20 seconds, with a geographic range of 19.8 nautical miles. The edifice comprises the tower with a gallery, connected to a one-story dwelling for the keeper. The structure sustained damage from an earthquake in 1980, at which time its Fresnel lens was taken out.
Why it matters: This light marks the island's easternmost point, serving as a navigation aid for ships in the surrounding ocean. The removed Fresnel lens is now an exhibit in Lisbon.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 3 flashes
- Interval
- 20s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 20s
- Focal Height
- 58m
- Geographic Range
- 19.8NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1927
Significant events: Earthquake damage 1980, Fresnel lens removed
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Calheta(12.3 km)
- Admiralty No.
- D2680
- ARLHS No.
- AZO-018
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 16m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white with black trim, lantern red
Structure: round cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story keeper's house
Location
- City
- Calheta
- Country
- 🇵🇹Portugal
- Sea Region
- Eastern tip of the island of Ponta do Topo
- Latitude
- 38.5491°
- Longitude
- -27.7548°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Ponta do Topo على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Portugal، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.