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FaroVentisqueroRomanche

37QG4G6F+C5

Name and Location

The Faro Ventisquero Romanche lighthouse is located at 37QG4G6F+C5 in Antártica Chilena, Cabo de Hornos, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, on the remote and rugged coast of Cape Horn.

Construction and History

Built during the era of maritime exploration and trade, the exact purpose and significance of the Faro Ventisquero Romanche lighthouse remain unclear. It likely served as a vital aid to navigation for ships traversing the treacherous waters around Cape Horn.

Architecture and Materials

Unfortunately, no detailed information is available about the lighthouse's architectural style or construction materials. Its isolation and remote location suggest that it may have been built using local resources and traditional techniques.

Light and Navigation

No specific information is available about the light characteristic, such as its pattern (e.g., Fl(3)W.15s), intensity, or range.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse appears to be automated, with no mention of manual operation. However, its remote location and lack of infrastructure suggest that public accessibility might be limited or non-existent.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape is characterized by rugged cliffs, rocky shores, and a harsh, windswept environment. The view from the lighthouse would likely be breathtaking, with the possibility of observing marine wildlife, such as penguins or seals.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable anecdotes or folklore are associated with the Faro Ventisquero Romanche lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse stands at an approximate height of [no specific figure mentioned], with a focal height of [no specific figure mentioned]. Its coordinates are -54.8889492° S, -69.4771015° W. You can view it on a map unknown.

Further Information

For further reading, please consult relevant sources on the history of Cape Horn, maritime exploration, and lighthouses in Chile.

Details

NameFaroVentisqueroRomanche
CityAntárticaChilena,CabodeHornos,MagallanesandChileanAntarctica
CountryChile
Coordinates-54.8889492, -69.4771015
Year of constructionnospecificyearmentioned
EventsnosignificanthistoricaleventsassociatedwiththeFaroVentisqueroRomanche
Keeper storiesunknown
Storiesnonotablephotosorgallerymentionsavailable
Architectural styleunknown
Construction materialunknown
Focal heightnospecificfigurementioned
Tower heightnospecificfigurementioned
Landscape typeruggedcliffs,rockyshores,harsh,windsweptenvironment
View descriptionbreathtaking,withthepossibilityofobservingmarinewildlife
Facilitieslimitedornon-existentduetoremotelocation
Light characteristicunknown
Light rangeunknown