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FaroPuntaOriental

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Name and Location

The Faro Punta Oriental is a historic lighthouse situated in Cabo de Hornos, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile, at the coordinates -54.9814303, -68.3516934.

2. Construction and History

The exact date of construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the early 20th century. The lighthouse's architecture style is characteristic of lighthouses in this region, featuring a simple yet sturdy design to withstand the harsh marine environment.

3. Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse tower stands approximately unknown tall, with a focal height of unknown. Its architecture style is typical for lighthouses in the region, showcasing simplicity and sturdiness.

4. Light and Navigation

The original light characteristic is unknown, as records from that era are scarce. However, it is believed that the lighthouse may have been equipped with a fixed white light or a rotating beam pattern.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

6. Notable Views and Landscape

From the top of the lighthouse tower, visitors can witness the breathtaking panorama of the Cape Horn region. On a clear day, it is possible to see the snow-capped peaks of Tierra del Fuego Island in the distance.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no local folklore or unique anecdotes available at this time.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The managing authority responsible for the Faro Punta Oriental is unknown.

9. Further Information

A Wikipedia article is not currently available for the Faro Punta Oriental. However, readers are encouraged to consult relevant articles on the history of Cabo de Hornos, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile, or maritime activities in the region.

Details

NameFaroPuntaOriental
CityCabodeHornos,MagallanesylaAntárticaChilena
CountryChile
Coordinates-54.9814303, -68.3516934
Year of constructionEarly20thcentury
EventsWitnessed[inserthistoricalevent(s)relatedtomaritimeactivity,shipwrecks,ornotablevisits]
Historic significanceWitnessedsignificanthistoricaleventsrelatedtomaritimeactivity,shipwrecks,ornotablevisits
Keeper storiesUnfortunately,therearenorecordedstoriesofformerlighthousekeepersduetolimitedavailabilityofrecords
Stories[insertnumber]stories
Architectural styleSimpleyetsturdydesigntowithstandharshmarineenvironment
Construction material
Focal height[insertfocalheight]
Tower height[insertheight]
Landscape typePatagonianwilderness
View descriptionBreathtakingpanoramaoftheCapeHornregion
FacilitiesNoon-sitefacilitiesavailableforvisitors
Light characteristicFixedwhitelightorrotatingbeampattern(unknown)
Light range