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Ponta do Santarém Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇧🇷Soure, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Ponta do Santarém Lighthouse

The Ponta do Santarém lighthouse was a 13-meter square skeletal tower built of concrete, mounted on a concrete pier. Its focal height reached 37 meters, and it emitted a white light with one flash every 15 seconds. The tower was painted white. Located offshore near the northeast point of Ilha Janaucu, this aid offered a geographic range of 16.6 nautical miles. It was situated 1.2 kilometers from the nearest port in Soure. The lighthouse became inactive in 2017 and is believed to have been demolished.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marked the northeast point of Ilha Janaucu, guiding local vessels past this specific coastal feature.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
37m
Geographic Range
16.6NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Inactive since 2017, probably demolished

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Soure(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
G0006.8
NGA No.
17484
ARLHS No.
BRA-136

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and mounted on a concrete pier
Material
concrete

Structure: square skeletal tower painted white and mounted on a concrete pier

Location

City
Soure
Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Region
Pará
Sea Region
offshore off the northeast point of the Ilha Janaucu
Latitude
-0.7421°
Longitude
-48.5063°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ponta do Santarém Lighthouse at night?+
Ponta do Santarém displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 do Santarém Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ponta do Santarém Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Salvaterra at 0.6 NM to the SE. Other ports served include SOURE (0.7 NM W), Soure (1.6 NM NNE), Cachoeira do Arari (30.8 NM WSW), ICOARACHI (33.6 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ponta do Santarém Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ponta do Santarém 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 do Santarém Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ponta do Santarém 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.