Punta Palmar Lighthouse
Fl W 6s🇺🇾Uruguay, UYOperational
Location & Light Range
About Punta Palmar Lighthouse
This lighthouse was constructed and first illuminated in 1977. The tower stands 12 meters tall, with its light reaching a focal height of 21 meters. It emits a white light, flashing once every 6 seconds. Its geographic range extends to 10 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on the headland of Punta Palmar in the Rocha Department of Uruguay. Although visible from the nearby resort of Punta del Diablo, the station is on private land and inaccessible to the public.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is designated with heritage status Q136723238.
Background
Punta Palmar Lighthouse (Spanish: Faro de Punta Palmar) is a lighthouse located in the headland of Punta Palmar, Rocha Department, Uruguay. Erected in 1977, it can be sighted from the seaside resort Punta del Diablo, but it is inaccessible to visitors, since it is located in a private estate.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Fl W 6s
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl.W. period 6s
- Focal Height
- 21m
- Geographic Range
- 10NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1977
- Heritage Status
- Q136723238
References & Identifiers
- Admiralty No.
- G0660
- NGA No.
- 19020
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q5575605 →
Nearby Ports
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 12m
Location
- City
- Uruguay
- Country
- 🇺🇾UY
- Latitude
- -34.0670°
- Longitude
- -53.5511°
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