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Farol da Ponta de São Jorge

Coordinates: 32°50′04.53″N 16°54′22.57″W / 32.8345917°N 16.9062694°W / 32.8345917; -16.9062694
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Farol da Ponta de São Jorge
Map
LocationSão Jorge
Santana
Madeira
Portugal
Coordinates32°50′04.53″N 16°54′22.57″W / 32.8345917°N 16.9062694°W / 32.8345917; -16.9062694
Tower
Constructed1959
Constructionconcrete tower
Height14 metres (46 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with 8 ribs with balcony and lantern
Markingsgrey-white unpainted tower, red lantern roof and rail
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
Heritageheritage without legal protection Edit this on Wikidata
Light
Focal height271 metres (889 ft)
Light sourcemains power
Range15 nmi (28 km; 17 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
CharacteristicFl W 5s.

The Farol da Ponta de São Jorge is an active lighthouse located on the north coast of the island of Madeira, Portugal. The lighthouse was built in 1959 on top of a cliff and has a focal height of 271 metres.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Portugal: Madeira". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-03-17.


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