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Gran Almirante Grau

Gran Almirante Grau, Callao, Peru

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Gran Almirante Grau Lighthouse

The Gran Almirante Grau lighthouse was built in 1973 and has been an important aid to navigation in the Peruvian coast ever since.

History

  • The tower of the Gran Almirante Grau lighthouse stands at a height of 20 meters, while its focal height is 309 meters. The light itself emits a white beam with a range of 23 nautical miles and has a period of 10 seconds.
  • The sequence of the light is Fl (first light) followed by a 9-second pause.

Architecture

The lighthouse was designed using a specific architectural style, but details about this style are not available.

Light Characteristics

  • The Gran Almirante Grau lighthouse emits a white beam with a range of 23 nautical miles. The sequence of the light is Fl (first light) followed by a 9-second pause.

Current Status

The Gran Almirante Grau lighthouse is currently an active aid to navigation, although its status may be subject to change.

Location and Accessibility

The Gran Almirante Grau lighthouse is located in Callao, Peru. It can be accessed via the surrounding area, but details about accessibility are not available.

Heritage Status

The Gran Almirante Grau lighthouse has been designated as a notable landmark in Peru.

Notable Historical Events

No specific historical events have been recorded for the Gran Almirante Grau lighthouse.

Details

NameGran Almirante Grau
City
CountryPeru
Coordinates-12.062897, -77.245964
Current useactive aid to navigation