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Farol da Pedra Seca

Rua Sólon de Lucena

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Farol da Pedra Seca

Location and Accessibility

The Farol da Pedra Seca is situated on the coast of Brazil, at the town of Cabedelo. The lighthouse's address is Rua Sólon de Lucena.

History

The construction of the Farol da Pedra Seca began in 1930. It was built to serve as a navigational aid for ships passing through the area.

Architecture and Construction Materials

The tower height of the Farol da Pedra Seca is 49 meters, while its focal height is 16 meters. The lighthouse features a white octagonal metal tower atop a masonry base.

Light Characteristics

The light emitted by the Farol da Pedra Seca has a range of 16 nautical miles and flashes at an interval of 10 seconds in a Fl (first) pattern. The light is white in color.

Current Status

The Farol da Pedra Seca is currently an active aid to navigation, although it may be automated or have other operational arrangements.

Heritage Status

No specific heritage status information is available for the Farol da Pedra Seca.

Notable Historical Events

  • No notable historical events are recorded for the Farol da Pedra Seca.

Details

NameFarol da Pedra Seca
CityCabedelo
CountryBrazil
Coordinates-6.956303, -34.822712
Current useactive navigation