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
Name | FaroPuntaOriental |
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City | CabodeHornos,MagallanesylaAntárticaChilena |
Country | Chile |
Coordinates | -54.9814303, -68.3516934 |
Year of construction | Early20thcentury |
Events | Witnessed[inserthistoricalevent(s)relatedtomaritimeactivity,shipwrecks,ornotablevisits] |
Historic significance | Witnessedsignificanthistoricaleventsrelatedtomaritimeactivity,shipwrecks,ornotablevisits |
Keeper stories | Unfortunately,therearenorecordedstoriesofformerlighthousekeepersduetolimitedavailabilityofrecords |
Stories | [insertnumber]stories |
Architectural style | Simpleyetsturdydesigntowithstandharshmarineenvironment |
Construction material | |
Focal height | [insertfocalheight] |
Tower height | [insertheight] |
Landscape type | Patagonianwilderness |
View description | BreathtakingpanoramaoftheCapeHornregion |
Facilities | Noon-sitefacilitiesavailableforvisitors |
Light characteristic | Fixedwhitelightorrotatingbeampattern(unknown) |
Light range |