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Luís Correia Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇧🇷Luís Correia, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Luís Correia Lighthouse

Also known as: Luís Correia (Ponta de Itaqui)

The Luís Correia lighthouse, first illuminated in 1917, features a white cylindrical tower marked with one red horizontal band. This 14-meter concrete and fiberglass structure rises to a focal plane of 29 meters. It succeeded a 20-meter skeletal tower that was erected in 1948. The current tower is supported by a square, single-story concrete equipment building. Its light produces a white flash every five seconds (Fl W 5s). The structure is located on a headland near the town of Luís Correia, with a large dune field behind it.

Why it matters: This navigation aid assists vessels traveling along the coast, indicating the headland near Luís Correia and the port of Camocim, located 43.1 km away.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
29m
Geographic Range
15.1NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1917

Significant events: original lighthouse replaced by a 20 m skeletal tower in 1948

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with one red horizontal band
Material
concrete, fiberglass

Structure: round cylindrical fiberglass tower mounted on a square 1-story concrete equipment shelter

Location

City
Luís Correia
Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Region
Piauí
Sea Region
promontory backed by a large dune field about 10 km east of the town of Luís Correia
Latitude
-2.9013°
Longitude
-41.5558°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Camocim(43.1 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Luís Correia Lighthouse at night?+
Luís Correia displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Luís Correia Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Luís Correia Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is LUIS CORREIA at 6.6 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include CAMOCIM (43 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Luís Correia Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Luís Correia Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Luís Correia Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Luís Correia Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.