Cabo de Santo Agostinho Lighthouse

The Cabo de Santo Agostinho Lighthouse is situated on Rua do Sol, within the municipality of Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Location and Accessibility

• The town is 35 kilometers south of Recife, the capital city of the state of Pernambuco.

History

Cabo de Santo Agostinho was incorporated as a town in 1811. While Vicente Yáñez Pinzón is believed by some historians to have set anchor in a bay within the municipality on January 26, 1500, this event is not officially recognized as part of Brazilian history.

Pedro Álvares Cabral's discovery of Brazil on April 21, 1500, is widely acknowledged.

Architecture and Construction

The lighthouse was constructed in 1812. It features a white round concrete tower with a height of 91 meters above sea level, and its focal height reaches 122 meters.

• The light characteristics include a pattern of Fl (first order) with a range of 22 kilometers.

Light Characteristics

Pattern: Fl

Range: 22 kilometers

Colour: White

Height: 91 meters above sea level

Period: 10 seconds

Current Status

The lighthouse is currently an active aid to navigation, although its status may be subject to change.

It has not been automated.

Heritage Status

Cabo de Santo Agostinho was designated as a municipal historic site in recognition of its cultural and historical significance.

Notable Historical Events

While there are no notable events specifically associated with the lighthouse, the municipality's history is marked by significant events such as the Portuguese discovery of Brazil and the incorporation of Cabo de Santo Agostinho as a town.