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Faro Aves de Sotavento

Faro Aves de Sotavento, Archipiélago de Las Aves, Federal Dependencies, Venezuela

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Faro Aves de Sotavento

The Faro Aves de Sotavento is a lighthouse located on the Archipelago of Las Aves, Federal Dependencies, Venezuela.

History

The construction year of this structure is not specified in available data.

Architecture and Construction Materials

The tower height of the Faro Aves de Sotavento is reportedly 14 meters (46 feet).

  • The focal height is believed to be around 18 meters (59 feet) above sea level.
  • The lighthouse's design and construction materials are not explicitly stated, but it is known to have been built by a local architect.

Light Characteristics

The light characteristics of the Faro Aves de Sotavento include a white light with a range of 12 nautical miles (22 kilometers) and a period of 6 seconds.

The light's character is reportedly an Fl, indicating a fixed light source.

Current Status

The Faro Aves de Sotavento is currently active, operated by the Instituto Nacional del Energía y los Recursos Naturales (INEA).

It has been automated at some point in its history, but the exact timing of this transition is not known.

Location and Accessibility

The Faro Aves de Sotavento is located on the Archipelago of Las Aves, Federal Dependencies, Venezuela.

The lighthouse's address is not specified, but it can be found using geographical coordinates 12.0415982, -67.6761952.

Access to the lighthouse may require permission from local authorities or INEA.

Heritage Status

The Faro Aves de Sotavento has reportedly been designated as a protected monument by Venezuelan authorities, although specific details on this designation are not available.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events have been recorded for the Faro Aves de Sotavento.

Details

NameFaro Aves de Sotavento
City
CountryVenezuela
Coordinates12.041598, -67.67619
Architectlocal architect
Current useactive navigation (operated by INEA)