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Salvador North Breakwater North End Lighthouse

F yellow 5s🇧🇷Salvador, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Salvador North Breakwater North End Lighthouse

This hexagonal, pyramidal concrete tower stands 6 meters tall and is painted yellow. Located at the north end of a detached breakwater in Salvador, Brazil, it has a focal height of 50 meters. Its light emitted two yellow flashes every 20 seconds, providing a geographic range of 8 nautical miles. The lighthouse, situated 0.3 kilometers from the nearest port, was operational until 2021. Access to the site and tower is restricted to authorized personnel via boat.

Why it matters: The lighthouse was essential for marking the northern extremity of the detached breakwater, preventing collisions with the submerged structure for vessels entering or leaving the port of Salvador.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F yellow 5s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
yellow
Interval
5s
Raw Code
F.Y. 20
Focal Height
50m
Geographic Range
8NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Inactive since 2021

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Salvador(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
G0247.2
NGA No.
18044

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
pyramidal
Tower Color
yellow
Material
concrete

Structure: hexagonal pyramidal concrete block tower, painted yellow

Location

City
Salvador
Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Region
Bahia
Sea Region
north end of the detached breakwater
Latitude
-12.9549°
Longitude
-38.5116°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Salvador North Breakwater North End Lighthouse at night?+
Salvador North Breakwater North End displays the characteristic F yellow 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 yellow color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Salvador North Breakwater North End Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Salvador North Breakwater North End Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Salvador at 0.4 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Itaparica (6.6 NM WNW), Aratu Pt / Candeias (10.4 NM N), Madre de Deus (13.8 NM NNW), Maragogipe (26.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Salvador North Breakwater North End Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Salvador North Breakwater North End 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 Salvador North Breakwater North End Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Salvador North Breakwater North End 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.