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Punta Norte Lighthouse

Valdés peninsula, Chubut, Argentina

Name and Location

Punta Norte Lighthouse is located on the Valdés peninsula in Chubut Province, Argentina, at coordinates -42.0754244° S, -63.7726007° W.

2. Construction and History

The exact year of construction for Punta Norte Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the late 19th or early 20th century, a period marked by significant maritime development in Argentina.

3. Architecture and Materials

No information available on architecture and materials used in the construction of Punta Norte Lighthouse.

4. Light and Navigation

The lighthouse exhibits a Fl (white flash every 10 seconds) light characteristic, with a range of 14 nautical miles (25.9 kilometers). The height of the lighthouse is 62 meters (203 feet), with a focal height of approximately 14 meters (46 feet) above sea level.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse has been automated, allowing for remote monitoring and operation. Visitors can access the site, but information on opening hours, entrance fees, guided tours, and on-site facilities is unavailable at this time.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The Punta Norte Lighthouse offers breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline and the Atlantic Ocean. The lighthouse is situated on the Valdés peninsula, known for its rugged coastline, scenic beaches, and diverse wildlife.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable stories or anecdotes about former keepers are available at this time.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The managing authority for the lighthouse is unknown at this time. The lighthouse has been automated, allowing for remote monitoring and operation.

9. Further Information

For further reading on maritime history, lighthouses, or the Valdés peninsula, please refer to the following sources: [Insert relevant references here]

Details

NamePunta Norte Lighthouse
City
CountryArgentina
Coordinates-42.0754244, -63.7726007
Eventsno significant historical events recorded specifically for this lighthouse
Historic significanceimportant maritime aid to navigation and Argentina's cultural heritage
Storiesno stories or anecdotes about former keepers are available at this time
Focal height14
Tower height62
Heritage statustrue
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerugged coastline, scenic beaches, and diverse wildlife
View descriptionbreathtaking views of the surrounding coastline and the Atlantic Ocean
Guided toursfalse
Nearby attractionsscenic beaches, hiking trails, and wildlife viewing opportunities
Light characteristicFl (white flash every 10 seconds)
Light range14
Automatedtrue