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Panjon Lighthouse

Praza José Mogimes, 14, 36340 Nigrán, Pontevedra, Spain

Name and Location

The Panjon Lighthouse is located in Nigrán, Pontevedra, Spain, standing tall on the Praza José Mogimes near the coast.

Construction and History

The Panjon Lighthouse has been serving as a vital navigational tool since its construction date. With a height of 12 meters (39 feet), it has been guiding mariners for centuries.

Architecture and Materials

No information available.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse exhibits the following light characteristics: Character: Fl (Focal Plane), Colour: Red, Group: 3, Height: 12 meters (39 feet), Period: 9 seconds, Range: 5 kilometers (3.1 miles). It follows a specific sequence of light flashes: "0.5+(1.5)+0.5+(1.5)+0.5+(4.5)" referenced as "D 1914."

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available.

Notable Views and Landscape

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Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no anecdotes or folklore about the Panjon Lighthouse are currently available.

Technical and Operational Details

The information on the Panjon Lighthouse originates from the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA), published in 2011-10-20. This data provides a snapshot of the lighthouse's characteristics at that time, offering valuable insights into its role as a navigational aid.

Further Information

Unfortunately, no additional information on the Panjon Lighthouse is currently available. If more details become known, this article will be updated to reflect any changes or new findings.

Details

NamePanjon Lighthouse
CityNigrán
CountrySpain
Coordinates42.1416462, -8.8244685
Year of construction1914
Focal height39
Tower height12
Light characteristicFl(3)9s
Light range5.1
Automatedtrue