Farol Santo Alberto

Farol Santo Alberto

Location and Accessibility

• The Farol Santo Alberto is situated at Rua Praia do Farol, Caiçara do Norte, Brazil.
• It is easily accessible by road or on foot from the town center.

History

• The Farol Santo Alberto was constructed in 1933.
• Its construction marked an important milestone in the development of maritime safety in Brazil's coastal regions.

Architecture and Construction Materials

Architecture and Construction Materials

• The lighthouse features a distinctive black and white checkered octagonal concrete tower, standing at a height of 32 meters.
• The tower is topped with a light source that emits a beam with a range of 20 nautical miles.
• The light characteristics are as follows: a white light with a period of 15 seconds, flashing in a Fl (flash) pattern.

Light Characteristics

Light Characteristics

• The Farol Santo Alberto's light source has a focal height of 42 meters and is operated by the Marinha do Brasil.
• The lighthouse emits a beam that can be seen from a distance of 20 nautical miles.

Current Status

• The Farol Santo Alberto remains an active aid to navigation, although it is reportedly automated in some aspects of its operation.

Heritage Status

Heritage Status

• The Farol Santo Alberto has not been designated as a heritage site by any national or international authority.

Notable Historical Events

Notable Historical Events

• No notable historical events are recorded for the Farol Santo Alberto.