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Praia Do Boqueirão Range Rear Lighthouse

Iso W 2s🇧🇷Southeastern Brazil, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Praia Do Boqueirão Range Rear Lighthouse

This white quadrilateral concrete tower stands 17 meters tall. It features red banding for visual identification. The focal height is also 17 meters, ensuring the light is at the optimal elevation for navigation. The light characteristic is an isophase white light, meaning it is illuminated and dark for equal durations, on a 2-second cycle. The structure is equipped with a RACON operating on both 3 and 10 cm wavelengths.

Why it matters: The lighthouse has a geographic range of 11 nautical miles, providing a significant visual and electronic aid to mariners in the area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso W 2s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Iso.W. period 2s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Southeastern Brazil
Country
🇧🇷BR
Latitude
-23.9735°
Longitude
-46.3231°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
quadrilateral
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: White quadrilateral concrete tower, red banded; 56. RACON N(– •) 19 (3 & 10 cm)

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G0498.1
NGA No.
18648
Wikidata
Q28374944 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Praia Do Boqueirão Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Praia Do Boqueirão Range Rear displays the characteristic Iso W 2s — 1 white flash every 2 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 Praia Do Boqueirão Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Praia Do Boqueirão Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Santos at 2.1 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Guarujá (5 NM E), Cubatão (7.5 NM NW), ITANHAEM (28.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Praia Do Boqueirão Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Praia Do Boqueirão Range Rear 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 Praia Do Boqueirão Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Praia Do Boqueirão Range Rear 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.