Pedra de Baleia Lighthouse

Location and Accessibility

• The Pedra de Baleia lighthouse is situated on the coast of Brazil, specifically in Vila Velha, a town located on the island of Ilha Grande. The address is Rua Fernando Monteiro Lindemberg.

History

The Pedra de Baleia lighthouse was constructed in 1932, serving as an aid to navigation for mariners and fishermen in the region.

Architecture

The tower stands at a height of 13 meters (43 feet) above sea level. The focal height is not specified. The lighthouse features a green round masonry tower with a distinctive shape. It reportedly uses a Green color light, visible from a range of 9 nautical miles.

Light Characteristics

The Pedra de Baleia emits a Fl (first order) light, with a period of 6 seconds and a height of 5 meters above the sea level. The light is green in color.

Current Status

The lighthouse is currently active, but its automation status is not specified. It has reportedly been automated at some point in time.

Heritage Status

No specific heritage designation information is available for this lighthouse.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no notable historical events are reported to be associated with the Pedra de Baleia lighthouse.

Visiting Information

Due to its remote location on an island, visiting the Pedra de Baleia lighthouse may require special arrangements.