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Itauna

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Itauna Lighthouse

The Itauna Lighthouse is located on the coast of Brazil and has a rich history dating back to its construction.

History

  • The Itauna Lighthouse features a distinctive white truncated conical masonry tower, characteristic of many lighthouses in the region.
  • The structure's design and materials are typical of traditional Brazilian lighthouse architecture.
  • Unfortunately, no specific information is available regarding the year it was built or any notable events surrounding its establishment.

Architecture

  • The Itauna Lighthouse emits a white light with a range of 11 nautical miles.
  • The light's pattern and period are both 5 seconds, indicating a steady, unmodulated beam.
  • Unfortunately, no information is available regarding the architect or construction materials used in the building of the Itauna Lighthouse.

Tower Height and Focal Height

The tower height is 25 meters, while the focal height, which refers to the distance from the base of the lens to the tip of the light beam, is not specified.

Light Characteristics

  • No specific heritage designation has been assigned to the Itauna Lighthouse, although it may be protected under local regulations.
  • The current operational status is unclear.
  • Visitors can access the location by road, but no information is available regarding parking or amenities nearby.

Notable Historical Events

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

Details

NameItauna
CityAlcântara
CountryBrazil
Coordinates-2.534448, -44.51249
Current useactive navigation