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Ponta da Baleia Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇧🇷Caravelas, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Ponta da Baleia Lighthouse

The Ponta da Baleia lighthouse is a 15-meter-tall, square pyramidal skeletal metal tower with a gallery, finished in white. It achieves a focal height of 19 meters. The light displays a white flash at 5-second intervals, providing visibility up to 12.9 nautical miles. Situated on a cape about 15 kilometers east of Caravelas in Brazil's Bahia region, its closest port is Caravelas, located 5.9 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: The Ponta da Baleia lighthouse serves as a navigation aid, marking the cape east of Caravelas for fishing boats and commercial vessels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Location

City
Caravelas
Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Region
Bahia
Sea Region
Located on a prominent cape about 15 km east of Caraveles.
Latitude
-17.6910°
Longitude
-39.1364°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower with gallery, painted white

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Caravelas(5.9 km)
Admiralty No.
G0302
NGA No.
18196
ARLHS No.
BRA-169
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ponta da Baleia Lighthouse at night?+
Ponta da Baleia 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 Ponta da Baleia Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ponta da Baleia Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is CARAVELAS at 5.9 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Caravelas (7 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ponta da Baleia Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ponta da Baleia 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 Ponta da Baleia Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ponta da Baleia 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.