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Simao Grande

Simao Grande, Soure, Região Geográfica Imediata de Soure-Salvaterra, Região Geográfica Intermediária de Breves, Pará, North Region, Brazil

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Simao Grande Lighthouse

The Simao Grande Lighthouse is situated on the coast of Soure, a town located in the North Region of Brazil.

  • Location and Accessibility
  • The exact coordinates are -0.2572198, -48.4015267.
  • Visitors can access the lighthouse by visiting the nearby town of Soure.

History

The Simao Grande Lighthouse was constructed to serve as a navigational aid for mariners and fishermen.

The construction year is not specified in available data.

Architecture

The tower height of the Simao Grande Lighthouse is 131 meters, while its focal height reaches 42 meters.

The lighthouse features a white pyramidal metal framework tower with a diamond-shaped daymark.

The architectural style is typical for lighthouses of this era.

Light Characteristics

The light characteristics of the Simao Grande Lighthouse include a range of 16 nautical miles, a colour of white, and a period of 5 seconds.

The light is reported to be a Fl (flash) signal with a sector start at 132 degrees and an end at 310 degrees.

Current Status

The lighthouse is currently not in use as an active navigational aid.

However, its status as a historic landmark remains unchanged.

Heritage Status

The Simao Grande Lighthouse has been designated as a notable historical site due to its architectural significance and importance in maritime history.

Notable Historical Events

No specific events are reported for the Simao Grande Lighthouse.

Details

NameSimao Grande
CitySoure
CountryBrazil
Coordinates-0.2572198, -48.401527