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Salvador North Breakwater South End Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇧🇷Salvador, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Salvador North Breakwater South End Lighthouse

This hexagonal pyramidal concrete tower, painted green, stands 6 meters tall and emits a green flash every 3 seconds. It is located at the south end of a detached breakwater, situated just north of the main south breakwater in Salvador, Brazil. The light has a geographic range of 8.9 nautical miles. Its construction material is concrete, and it has a focal height of 6 meters. This navigational aid is situated 0.5 kilometers from the nearest port, Salvador.

Why it matters: This light is essential for ships navigating the approach to Salvador's port, clearly marking the south end of a detached breakwater and preventing collisions with this barrier.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
6m
Geographic Range
8.9NM

Location

City
Salvador
Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Region
Bahia
Sea Region
Located at the south end of a detached breakwater, just north of the south breakwater in Salvador.
Latitude
-12.9667°
Longitude
-38.5164°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

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

Structure: hexagonal pyramidal concrete tower, painted green

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Salvador(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
G0247
NGA No.
18040
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Salvador North Breakwater South End Lighthouse at night?+
Salvador North Breakwater South End displays the characteristic Fl Green 3s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Salvador North Breakwater South End Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Salvador North Breakwater South End Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Salvador at 0.6 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Itaparica (6.5 NM WNW), Aratu Pt / Candeias (11.2 NM N), Madre de Deus (14.3 NM NNW), Maragogipe (26.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Salvador North Breakwater South End Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Salvador North Breakwater South 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 South End Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Salvador North Breakwater South 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.