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São Cristóvão Lighthouse

Fl W 20s🇧🇷Northeastern Brazil, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About São Cristóvão Lighthouse

The São Cristóvão Lighthouse is a 42-meter concrete tower situated in Northeastern Brazil. Its white quadrilateral structure is distinguished by a red band. The light characteristic is a long flash, and it has a geographic range of 23 nautical miles. The focal height of the light is 42 meters above sea level.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
20s
Raw Code
LFl
Focal Height
42m
Geographic Range
23NM

Location

City
Northeastern Brazil
Country
🇧🇷BR
Latitude
-11.1301°
Longitude
-37.1453°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
42m
Tower Shape
quadrilateral
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: White quadrilateral concrete tower, red banded; 131. 18012 Mangue Seco. 11° 27.9´ S 37° 22.0´ W

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G0233
NGA No.
18011
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify São Cristóvão Lighthouse at night?+
São Cristóvão displays the characteristic Fl W 20s — 1 white flash every 20 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 São Cristóvão Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
São Cristóvão Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Carmopolis at 9 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Aracaju (13.4 NM NNE), Barra dos Coqueiros (21.7 NM NE), Sergipe (21.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is São Cristóvão Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, São Cristóvão 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 São Cristóvão Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near São Cristóvão 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.