RuinasFarodeIsladeMona
77CJ35P3+GC
Name and Location
The Ruinas Faro de Isla de Mona is a historic lighthouse ruin located at 77CJ35P3+GC on the island of Mona in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
Construction and History
The exact year of construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the 19th century. The lighthouse was likely constructed to serve as a navigational aid for mariners and sailors traversing the Caribbean Sea.
Architecture and Materials
Little information is available about the architectural style or design of the Ruinas Faro de Isla de Mona. However, it is likely that the structure was designed with a tower or lantern room to house the light source, which would have been an important feature for mariners seeking guidance at sea.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse's original light range and focal height are unknown. It is possible that the lighthouse may have had a manual operation system, as automation was not widespread during its operating years.
Accessibility and Visiting
Today, the Ruinas Faro de Isla de Mona remains in ruin, a testament to the passage of time and neglect. The structure has likely been abandoned for many years, making it inaccessible to visitors.
Notable Views and Landscape
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Anecdotes and Folklore
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Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse's original light range and focal height are unknown. It is possible that the lighthouse may have had a manual operation system, as automation was not widespread during its operating years.
Further Information
- For further reading: [Wikipedia article](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mona_Island_Light)
- Please note that the information provided is based on available data and may not be comprehensive or up-to-date.
Details
Name | RuinasFarodeIsladeMona |
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City | |
Country | Puertorico |
Coordinates | 18.0863103, -67.8463784 |
Year of construction | 19thcentury |
Events | availableuponrequest |
Historic significance | culturalandhistoricalsignificancefortheislandofMonaandthePuertoRicancommunity |
Keeper stories | unknown |
Stories | 1 |
Architectural style | unknown |
Construction material | unknown |
Focal height | unknown |
Tower height | unknown |
Renovations | none |
Landscape type | island |
View description | ruin,inaccessibletovisitors |
Facilities | none |
Light characteristic | manualoperationsystem |
Light range | unknown |