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Mucuripe Lighthouse

Fl (2) W 10s🇧🇷Northeastern Brazil, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Mucuripe Lighthouse

The Mucuripe Lighthouse, built in 1958, features a distinctive round masonry tower standing 23 meters tall. It is painted with alternating black and white horizontal bands. The tower, which exhibits a wider top than base, is topped with a lantern and gallery, and is connected to an equipment building. This light displays two white flashes every 10 seconds from a focal height of 85 meters. The lighthouse has been inactive since 2017.

Why it matters: This lighthouse has a geographic range of 43 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)W. period 10s
Focal Height
85m
Geographic Range
43NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1958

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G0122
NGA No.
17768
ARLHS No.
BRA-261

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
233m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
masonry

Structure: Black cylindrical masonry tower, white banded; 233. Q.W. 80m 23M on mast 2

Location

City
Northeastern Brazil
Country
🇧🇷BR
Latitude
-3.7263°
Longitude
-38.4716°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mucuripe Lighthouse at night?+
Mucuripe displays the characteristic Fl (2) W 10s — 2 white flashes every 10 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Mucuripe Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mucuripe Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Fortaleza at 1.6 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Pecém Pt / São Gonçalo do Amarante (23 NM WNW), Paracuru (38.2 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mucuripe Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mucuripe 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 Mucuripe Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mucuripe 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.