Name and Location

The Farol de São Thomé is a historical lighthouse located at Av. Boa Vista, 465 - Santo Amaro de Campos, Campos dos Goytacazes - RJ, Brazil.

Construction and History

The exact year of construction for the Farol de São Thomé is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the late 19th century. The lighthouse stands at an impressive height of 45 meters (148 feet) and features a red iron framework structure with a central column.

Architecture and Materials

The Farol de São Thomé has a red iron framework structure with a central column, standing at an impressive height of 45 meters (148 feet).

Light and Navigation

The Farol de São Thomé operates as a manual light station, with a light characteristic of LFl (a white flash every 67.5 seconds). The lighthouse has a range of 40 kilometers (24.8 miles) and serves as a major aid to navigation for vessels traveling through the area.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the Farol de São Thomé.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views or landscape surrounding the Farol de São Thomé.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available about the Farol de São Thomé.

Technical and Operational Details

The Farol de São Thomé is equipped with a radar transponder, which has a category of racon and a group of O. The transponder has a range of 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) and helps to guide vessels in low-visibility conditions. The lighthouse also serves as a radio station, providing DGPS (Differential Global Positioning System) signals to assist with navigation.

Further Information

For more information on the Farol de São Thomé, please visit its Wikipedia page or consult the Wikimedia Commons category dedicated to this historic lighthouse.