Ponta da Sela Lighthouse

The Ponta da Sela lighthouse is situated on the island of Ilhabela, off the coast of Brazil, at coordinates -23.8883333, -45.4616667.

Location and Accessibility

• The construction of the Ponta da Sela lighthouse began in 1862, marking a significant milestone in the development of maritime navigation in Brazilian waters.

The Ponta da Sela lighthouse is situated on the island of Ilhabela, off the coast of Brazil, at coordinates -23.8883333, -45.4616667.

History

• The construction of the Ponta da Sela lighthouse began in 1862, marking a significant milestone in the development of maritime navigation in Brazilian waters.
• The construction of the Ponta da Sela lighthouse was part of a broader effort to improve navigation in Brazilian waters during the 19th century. The lighthouse played a significant role in guiding ships safely into port and facilitating trade between Brazil and other nations.

The construction of the Ponta da Sela lighthouse began in 1862, marking a significant milestone in the development of maritime navigation in Brazilian waters.

Architecture and Construction Materials

• The tower is constructed from white concrete with red bands, standing at a height of 36 meters (118 feet). The lighthouse features a distinctive round shape, characteristic of many early 19th-century lighthouses.

The tower is constructed from white concrete with red bands, standing at a height of 36 meters (118 feet). The lighthouse features a distinctive round shape, characteristic of many early 19th-century lighthouses.

Light Characteristics

• The Ponta da Sela emits a Fl (first-order) light with a range of 9 nautical miles. The light is visible every 15 seconds and has a height of 17 meters (56 feet).

The Ponta da Sela emits a Fl (first-order) light with a range of 9 nautical miles. The light is visible every 15 seconds and has a height of 17 meters (56 feet).

Current Status

• The lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, although it has been automated in recent years.

The lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, although it has been automated in recent years.

Heritage Status

• The Ponta da Sela lighthouse is listed as a historic landmark by the Brazilian government, recognizing its importance in the country's maritime history.

The Ponta da Sela lighthouse is listed as a historic landmark by the Brazilian government, recognizing its importance in the country's maritime history.

Notable Historical Events

• The construction of the Ponta da Sela lighthouse was part of a broader effort to improve navigation in Brazilian waters during the 19th century. The lighthouse played a significant role in guiding ships safely into port and facilitating trade between Brazil and other nations.

The construction of the Ponta da Sela lighthouse was part of a broader effort to improve navigation in Brazilian waters during the 19th century. The lighthouse played a significant role in guiding ships safely into port and facilitating trade between Brazil and other nations.

Location Address

• Alameda dos Manacás, Ilhabela, Brazil

Alameda dos Manacás, Ilhabela, Brazil