No 8 Lighthouse

The No 8 Lighthouse is located on the coast of Brazil and has a rich history dating back to its construction.

History

• The lighthouse features a green metal framework structure on piles, characteristic of many coastal structures in Brazil. Its design is typical of lighthouses found along the South Region's coastline.
• Unfortunately, no specific information is available regarding the year it was built.

Architecture

The No 8 Lighthouse emits a green light with a range of 9 nautical miles. The light characteristics include:

• Pattern: Fl (flash)
• Sequence: 0.5+(4.5)
• Period: 5 seconds

Light Characteristics

The tower height is not specified, but the focal height is reported to be approximately 6 meters.

Tower Height and Focal Height

Current Status

The No 8 Lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, although its status as a fully automated lighthouse is unclear. It continues to serve its purpose in guiding mariners safely through the region.

Location and Accessibility

Located on the coast of Rio Grande do Sul, South Region, Brazil, the No 8 Lighthouse can be accessed by land or sea. The exact location is marked with GPS coordinates -31.7163084, -51.9878767.

Heritage Status

No specific information is available regarding the lighthouse's heritage status.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no notable historical events are recorded for the No 8 Lighthouse.

Architecture

The lighthouse features a green metal framework structure on piles, characteristic of many coastal structures in Brazil. Its design is typical of lighthouses found along the South Region's coastline.

Light Characteristics

The No 8 Lighthouse emits a green light with a range of 9 nautical miles. The light characteristics include:

• Pattern: Fl (flash)
• Sequence: 0.5+(4.5)
• Period: 5 seconds

Tower Height and Focal Height

The tower height is not specified, but the focal height is reported to be approximately 6 meters.

Current Status

The No 8 Lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, although its status as a fully automated lighthouse is unclear. It continues to serve its purpose in guiding mariners safely through the region.

Location and Accessibility

Located on the coast of Rio Grande do Sul, South Region, Brazil, the No 8 Lighthouse can be accessed by land or sea. The exact location is marked with GPS coordinates -31.7163084, -51.9878767.

Heritage Status

No specific information is available regarding the lighthouse's heritage status.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no notable historical events are recorded for the No 8 Lighthouse.

History

• The lighthouse features a green metal framework structure on piles, characteristic of many coastal structures in Brazil. Its design is typical of lighthouses found along the South Region's coastline.
• Unfortunately, no specific information is available regarding the year it was built.

Light Characteristics

The No 8 Lighthouse emits a green light with a range of 9 nautical miles. The light characteristics include:

• Pattern: Fl (flash)
• Sequence: 0.5+(4.5)
• Period: 5 seconds

Tower Height and Focal Height

The tower height is not specified, but the focal height is reported to be approximately 6 meters.

Current Status

The No 8 Lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, although its status as a fully automated lighthouse is unclear. It continues to serve its purpose in guiding mariners safely through the region.

Location and Accessibility

Located on the coast of Rio Grande do Sul, South Region, Brazil, the No 8 Lighthouse can be accessed by land or sea. The exact location is marked with GPS coordinates -31.7163084, -51.9878767.

Heritage Status

No specific information is available regarding the lighthouse's heritage status.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no notable historical events are recorded for the No 8 Lighthouse.