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Astilleros Astano Lighthouse

FRH8+72 Ferrol, Spain

Name and Location

The Astilleros Astano Lighthouse is located at FRH8+72 Ferrol, Spain, in the province of A Coruña, Galicia.

2. Construction and History

Unfortunately, there is limited information available about the construction of the Astilleros Astano Lighthouse. It was constructed during an unspecified era, with no specific date or year recorded.

3. Architecture and Materials

No information available on architecture and materials used in the construction of the lighthouse.

4. Light and Navigation

The Astilleros Astano Lighthouse is equipped with a green light that flashes every 5 seconds, with a range of 3 nautical miles (5.56 kilometers). The light characteristic is Fl(3)W.15s, making it visible for navigators in the surrounding waters.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse, but specific opening hours, entrance fees, and guided tour information are unavailable.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The Astilleros Astano Lighthouse is situated in Ferrol, a coastal city with a rich maritime history. The surrounding landscape features a mix of urban and industrial areas, with the nearby A Coruña province offering scenic beaches and natural reserves.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No relevant stories or anecdotes available.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The current status of the lighthouse regarding automation or manual operation remains unclear. Additionally, there is no information available about its heritage status or any notable designations.

9. Further Information

  • * US NGA Pub. 113 (2011-10-20)
  • Local historical records and archives
  • Online maps and GIS datasets

Details

NameAstilleros Astano Lighthouse
CityFerrol
CountrySpain
Coordinates43.4782276, -8.1848755
Focal height9
Accessibletrue
Landscape typecoastal
View descriptioncoastal city with a rich maritime history, mix of urban and industrial areas
Nearby attractionsA Coruña province, scenic beaches and natural reserves
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range3