Bailique Lighthouse

The Bailique Lighthouse is situated on an archipelago of islands in the Amazon River, off the coast of Macapá, Brazil.

• The district is accessible by boat or plane, with regular transportation services available from Macapá.
• The lighthouse was likely constructed during this period to serve as a navigational aid for ships and boats navigating the Amazon River.

History

The Bailique Islands became a district of the capital Macapá in 1936.

• The lighthouse was likely constructed during this period to serve as a navigational aid for ships and boats navigating the Amazon River.

Architecture

The Bailique Lighthouse is a white metal structure with a distinctive shape, standing at approximately 128 meters tall.

The focal height is 41 meters above sea level.

• The lighthouse emits a white light with a range of 14 nautical miles.
• The light's period is 10 seconds, and its character is a Fl (flash) signal.

Light Characteristics

The Bailique Lighthouse is currently an active aid to navigation, although it may be automated in some capacity.

The status as a navigational aid is subject to change.

• No specific heritage designation has been assigned to the Bailique Lighthouse.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no notable historical events are recorded for the Bailique Lighthouse.