Name and Location

The Santa Cruz dos Navegantes Lighthouse is located in Guarujá, São Paulo State, Brazil.

Construction and History

The construction date and original purpose of the lighthouse are unknown. It has been reported that the structure was built by the Brazilian Navy or a local organization to serve as a guiding light for mariners navigating the coastal waters.

Architecture and Materials

The Santa Cruz dos Navegantes Lighthouse is a red metal framework structure approximately 10 meters tall. Its design allows for a clear line of sight, making it an effective aid to navigation. The lighthouse's shape and height are typical of minor light towers used in Brazil during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a red light, characterized by a flash every three seconds (Fl(3)W). This periodic flashing pattern is designed to be visible for six nautical miles, helping mariners detect the structure from a distance. The light's height above sea level is approximately four meters.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility and visiting.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views and landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available.

Technical and Operational Details

As a minor light tower, the Santa Cruz dos Navegantes Lighthouse serves as a secondary aid to navigation, supplementing more prominent lighthouses along the Brazilian coast. Its function is to provide visual guidance for mariners, helping them navigate safely through the coastal waters and surrounding areas.

Further Information

The following GeoJSON properties are available for the Santa Cruz dos Navegantes Lighthouse: `@id`, `lighthouse:shape`, `man_made`, `ref`, `seamark:light:character`, `seamark:light:colour`, `seamark:light:height`, `seamark:light:period`, `seamark:light:range`, and `seamark:type`.