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Cape Pembroke Lighthouse

East Falkland, FIQQ 1ZZ, FIQQ 1ZZ, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Name and Location

The Cape Pembroke Lighthouse is located in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) on East Falkland, FIQQ 1ZZ. The official name of the lighthouse is Cape Pembroke Lighthouse.

2. Construction and History

The exact year of construction for the Cape Pembroke Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the mid-19th century. The lighthouse's architectural style is a simple yet effective fiberglass tower.

3. Architecture and Materials

The Cape Pembroke Lighthouse stands at an impressive 21 meters tall, with a focal height of 30 meters above sea level. Its striking white tower is made of fiberglass.

4. Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a distinctive light characteristic: Fl(3)W.15s. This means that it displays a white flash every 15 seconds, with three flashes in sequence. The light range is approximately 10 nautical miles (18.5 kilometers).

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Unfortunately, public accessibility information is unavailable at this time. The lighthouse operates automatically, with no manual intervention required.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The view from the Cape Pembroke Lighthouse is one of breathtaking beauty. Situated on a rocky outcrop overlooking Berkeley Sound and Port William, mariners can see the surrounding landscape and enjoy the stunning vistas. The lighthouse stands at the edge of the rocky coastline, surrounded by the rugged natural beauty of the Falkland Islands.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, specific local folklore or unique anecdotes about the Cape Pembroke Lighthouse are not available at this time.

8. Technical and Operational Details

Yes, the Cape Pembroke Lighthouse continues to serve as a vital aid to navigation, guiding mariners through these treacherous waters. Information regarding AIS or radar installation is unavailable at this time. For more detailed information on navigating the area around the lighthouse, please consult Nautical Chart references (insert chart numbers here).

9. Further Information

For further reading on the history and significance of the Cape Pembroke Lighthouse, please refer to unknown.

Details

NameCape Pembroke Lighthouse
City
CountryFalkland Islands (islas Malvinas)
Coordinates-51.6818802, -57.720342
Events[object Object]
Historic significancevital aid to navigation, important part of the Falkland Islands' cultural heritage
Architectural stylefiberglass tower
Focal height30
Tower height21
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionDue to the remote location and limited accessibility, visitor information for the Cape Pembroke Lighthouse is unavailable at this time.
Landscape typerocky coastline
View descriptionstunning vistas overlooking Berkeley Sound and Port William
Nearby attractions[{"name":"stunning natural beauty, opportunities for hiking and exploration"}]
Light characteristic"Fl(3)W.15s"
Light range10
Automatedtrue