Mostardas Lighthouse

Fl W🇧🇷Southern Brazil, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Mostardas Lighthouse

The Mostardas Lighthouse, built in 1940, stands 38 meters tall with a focal height of 39 meters. Its tower features alternating white and red bands. The light source emits a white occulting signal. This light can be seen for 40 nautical miles. The lighthouse is operational and is identified by NGA list number G 0614.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Raw Code
Al.Oc
Focal Height
39m
Geographic Range
40NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1940

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G0614
NGA No.
G 0614
Wikidata
Q3378322 →
OpenStreetMap
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
38m
Tower Color
white;red

Location

City
Southern Brazil
Country
🇧🇷BR
Latitude
-31.2481°
Longitude
-50.9071°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mostardas Lighthouse at night?

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Mostardas displays the characteristic Fl W. 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.

Is Mostardas Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Mostardas 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 Mostardas Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Mostardas 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.

What is the Mostardas lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Southern Brazil, BR. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.