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
Name | FaroVentisqueroRomanche |
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City | AntárticaChilena,CabodeHornos,MagallanesandChileanAntarctica |
Country | Chile |
Coordinates | -54.8889492, -69.4771015 |
Year of construction | nospecificyearmentioned |
Events | nosignificanthistoricaleventsassociatedwiththeFaroVentisqueroRomanche |
Keeper stories | unknown |
Stories | nonotablephotosorgallerymentionsavailable |
Architectural style | unknown |
Construction material | unknown |
Focal height | nospecificfigurementioned |
Tower height | nospecificfigurementioned |
Landscape type | ruggedcliffs,rockyshores,harsh,windsweptenvironment |
View description | breathtaking,withthepossibilityofobservingmarinewildlife |
Facilities | limitedornon-existentduetoremotelocation |
Light characteristic | unknown |
Light range | unknown |