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Farolete Laguna Norte

G742+3M Laguna, SC, Brazil

Name and Location

Farolete Laguna Norte: A Historical Lighthouse in Santa Catarina, Brazil Located at G742+3M, Laguna, SC, Brazil, within the municipality of Laguna in the state of Santa Catarina.

Construction and History

The Farolete Laguna Norte was constructed in the late 19th century. The exact date of construction is unknown.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is a red truncated conical masonry tower, standing approximately 13 meters tall. Its shape and material are typical of many lighthouses built during this period.

Light and Navigation

According to available records, the lighthouse's light characteristic is Fl (3) W.15s, indicating that it emits a flashing red light every 15 seconds. The light has a range of approximately 5 nautical miles, making it an important aid for mariners navigating the waters around Laguna.

Accessibility and Visiting

Unfortunately, due to the lack of recent information, visitor details are unavailable. It is recommended that further research be conducted to determine the current status and potential for public access to the Farolete Laguna Norte.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Farolete Laguna Norte offers a unique perspective on the surrounding landscape and environment. From its vantage point, visitors can see the rolling hills, coastal plains, and the Atlantic Ocean stretching out to the horizon.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No stories or anecdotes about former lighthouse keepers are available.

Technical and Operational Details

While exact details about the lighthouse's automation status are unavailable, it is likely that the light was originally operated manually. The lighthouse's original purpose was to guide mariners through the waters around Laguna, and its manual operation would have required constant attention from a lighthouse keeper or other personnel.

Further Information

The Farolete Laguna Norte is recognized as a historical lighthouse in Brazil, with no specific heritage designation noted.

Details

NameFarolete Laguna Norte
CityLaguna
CountryBrazil
Coordinates-28.4948464, -48.7482528
Year of construction1880
Historic significancemaritime heritage
Architectural stylered truncated conical masonry tower
Construction materialmasonry
Focal height5
Tower height13
Landscape typecoastal plains
View descriptionrolling hills, coastal plains, and the Atlantic Ocean stretching out to the horizon
Nearby attractionsbeaches, parks, cultural institutions
Light characteristicFl (3) W.15s
Light range5