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Soure Lighthouse

Fl (2) W 10s🇧🇷Northern Brazil, BROperational

Location & Light Range

About Soure Lighthouse

This lighthouse features a 30-meter tall quadrilateral concrete tower with white and red banding. Its focal height reaches 35 meters, and it emits two white flashes every 10 seconds. The structure itself is described as a red quadrilateral concrete tower with white banding, standing at 98 feet.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)W. period 10s
Focal Height
35m
Geographic Range
16NM

Location

City
Northern Brazil
Country
🇧🇷BR
Latitude
-0.7421°
Longitude
-48.5063°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
30m
Tower Shape
quadrilateral
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: Red quadrilateral concrete tower, white banded; 98

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G0021.5
NGA No.
17560
Wikidata
Q40734325 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Soure Lighthouse at night?+
Soure displays the characteristic Fl (2) W 10s — 2 white flashes every 10 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 Soure Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Soure Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Salvaterra at 0.6 NM to the SE. Other ports served include SOURE (0.7 NM W), Soure (1.6 NM NNE), Cachoeira do Arari (30.8 NM WSW), ICOARACHI (33.6 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Soure Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Soure 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 Soure Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Soure 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.