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Ilha dos Lobos

H73R+8W PRAIA DO GI, Laguna - SC, Brazil

Name and Location

The Ilha dos Lobos Lighthouse is located in Laguna, Santa Catarina, Brazil, standing tall on a picturesque beach. Its official name is Ilha dos Lobos, with no local nickname specified.

2. Construction and History

The Ilha dos Lobos Lighthouse was constructed during the 19th century, but the exact date of its construction is unknown. It is possible that it was built in the mid-to-late 1800s, as many Brazilian lighthouses were built during this period.

3. Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse has a white truncated conical masonry tower standing at a height of 50 meters (164 feet) with an unknown focal height. Unfortunately, there is no information available on the architect or construction materials used in its building.

4. Light and Navigation

The light characteristic of the Ilha dos Lobos Lighthouse is Fl(3)W.15s, emitting white light in a flashing pattern every 5 seconds with a range of 11 kilometers (6.8 miles).

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse, but there is no information available on guided tours or facilities provided. It is recommended to check with local authorities or tour operators for more information.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The view from the top of the Ilha dos Lobos Lighthouse would likely be breathtaking, offering a panoramic vista of the surrounding coastline and the ocean. However, there is no information available on the current condition or safety status of the viewing area.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no notable photos or gallery mentions available for this lighthouse, nor any stories of former lighthouse keepers.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The operation of the lighthouse is automated, as is common in many modern lighthouses. The managing authority of the Ilha dos Lobos Lighthouse is not specified.

9. Further Information

For further reading, please refer to the Brazilian Maritime Authority (www.marinha.mil.br) and the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (https://iala.org/).

Details

NameIlha dos Lobos
City
CountryOther
Coordinates-28.446633, -48.7077029