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Ponta das Conchas Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇧🇷Paranaguá, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Ponta das Conchas Lighthouse

Also known as: Ponta das Conchas (Ilha do Mel)

The Ponta das Conchas lighthouse was established in 1872 as one of nine cast iron towers prefabricated in Scotland for Brazil's coast. Standing 18 meters tall, this cylindrical structure is painted white and features a lantern and gallery. It emits a white flash every 10 seconds, visible for 21 nautical miles. The tower is situated atop a steep headland on the northeastern tip of Ilha do Mel, at the mouth of the Baía de Paranaguá. Its most recent maintenance included a repaint in 2023. Although the tower is not open to the public, the site is accessible via a hiking trail.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is significant for maritime traffic entering and exiting the Baía de Paranaguá and represents an early era of prefabricated cast iron lighthouse engineering in Brazil.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
67m
Geographic Range
21NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1872

Significant events: repainted in 2023

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Paranagua(12.6 km)
Admiralty No.
G0520
NGA No.
18724
ARLHS No.
BRA-074

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
cast iron

Structure: round cast iron tower with lantern and gallery, painted white

Location

City
Paranaguá
Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Region
Paraná
Sea Region
Ilha do Mel (Honey Island), located in the mouth of the Baía de Paranaguá, atop a steep headland at the northeastern tip of the Ilha do Mel.
Latitude
-25.5392°
Longitude
-48.2908°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ponta das Conchas Lighthouse at night?+
Ponta das Conchas displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 das Conchas Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ponta das Conchas Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is ILHA DO MEL at 1.5 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Pontal do Paraná (8.2 NM WSW), Paranaguá (12.2 NM W), GUARAQUECABA (14.4 NM N), Antonina (22.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ponta das Conchas Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ponta das Conchas 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 das Conchas Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ponta das Conchas 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.