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Punta Faragoza Lighthouse

43G8+2X Nueva Esparta, Venezuela

Name and Location

Punta Faragoza Lighthouse, also known as Faragoza Light, is located in Nueva Esparta, Venezuela, on the Caribbean coast of South America.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction for Punta Faragoza Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the late 19th or early 20th century. The lighthouse stands at a height of 85 meters, with a focal plane elevation of 45 meters above sea level.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architectural style is not well-documented, but it appears to be a traditional tower design constructed from local materials such as stone or brick.

Light and Navigation

The light emitted by Punta Faragoza Lighthouse has a characteristic of Fl(3)W.15s, indicating that it flashes every 15 seconds with a white light and three periods of flash. The light range is approximately 20 kilometers, making it an important aid to navigation for mariners in the region.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse site, although the exact location and conditions of access are not well-documented. There are no on-site facilities or guided tours available.

Notable Views and Landscape

Punta Faragoza Lighthouse is situated in a coastal area with lush vegetation and sandy beaches. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rocky outcroppings and low-lying hills.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are currently known about Punta Faragoza Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

Punta Faragoza Lighthouse was once manually operated by a lighthouse keeper, but it has since been automated. The lighthouse is no longer operational for navigation purposes, having been replaced by more modern aids to navigation.

Further Information

A Wikipedia article about Punta Faragoza Lighthouse can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punta_Faragoza_Lighthouse.

Details

NamePunta Faragoza Lighthouse
City
CountryVenezuela
Coordinates11.1250631, -63.9325735
Eventsshipwrecks or rescues
Storiesshipwrecks or rescues
Architectural styletraditional tower design
Construction material"stone or brick"
Focal height45
Tower height85
Renovationsautomated
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerocky coast
View descriptioncoastal area with lush vegetation and sandy beaches
Guided toursfalse
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
Nearby attractions["rocky outcroppings and low-lying hills"]
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristic"Fl(3)W.15s"
Light range20
Automatedtrue