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Pitimbu

4x4 Trilha Beira Mar para Barra Abiaí

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Pitimbu (Pitimbu)
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Pitimbu Lighthouse

The Pitimbu Lighthouse is situated at 4x4 Trilha Beira Mar para Barra Abiaí, Brazil, in the municipality of Pitimbu, state of Paraíba.

Location and Accessibility

  • The lighthouse was built to serve as a navigational aid for ships traversing the coast.
  • Its construction year is not specified in available data.

History

The lighthouse features a white metal post with a height of 20 meters. The tower's design and materials are characteristic of its era, typical of coastal lighthouses constructed during that period.

Architecture and Construction Materials

  • The lighthouse emits a white light with a range of 5 nautical miles (9.3 km) and a period of 3 seconds.
  • The light is characterized by a Fl (flash) pattern.

Light Characteristics

The Pitimbu Lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, although its status as an automated facility is not specified in available data.

Heritage Status

No information regarding the lighthouse's heritage status is provided.

Notable Historical Events

  • Unfortunately, no notable historical events are documented for this lighthouse.

Strong Emphasis on Important Terms

The Pitimbu Lighthouse serves as a navigational aid for ships traversing the coast.

Emphasis on Titles, Names, or Technical Terms

The lighthouse features a white metal post with a height of 20 meters.

Details

NamePitimbu
CityPitimbu
CountryBrazil
Coordinates-7.465, -34.793335
Current useactive navigation