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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

Details

NameRuinasFarodeIsladeMona
City
CountryPuertorico
Coordinates18.0863103, -67.8463784
Year of construction19thcentury
Eventsavailableuponrequest
Historic significanceculturalandhistoricalsignificancefortheislandofMonaandthePuertoRicancommunity
Keeper storiesunknown
Stories1
Architectural styleunknown
Construction materialunknown
Focal heightunknown
Tower heightunknown
Renovationsnone
Landscape typeisland
View descriptionruin,inaccessibletovisitors
Facilitiesnone
Light characteristicmanualoperationsystem
Light rangeunknown