Farol da Ponta de São Jorge

Farol da Ponta de São Jorge

Ponta de São Jorge Lighthouse
Madeira
Location São Jorge
Santana
Madeira
Portugal
Coordinates 32°50′04.53″N 16°54′22.57″W / 32.8345917°N 16.9062694°W / 32.8345917; -16.9062694Coordinates: 32°50′04.53″N 16°54′22.57″W / 32.8345917°N 16.9062694°W / 32.8345917; -16.9062694
Year first constructed 1959
Construction concrete tower
Tower shape cylindrical tower with 8 ribs with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern grey-white unpainted tower, red lantern roof and rail
Height 14 metres (46 ft)
Focal height 271 metres (889 ft)
Light source mains power
Characteristic Fl W 5s.
Admiralty number D2755
NGA number 23744
ARLHS number MAD-008[1]

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.[2]

See also

References

  1. São Jorge The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 17, 2016
  2. Rowlett, Russ. Lighthouses of Portugal: Madeira. The Lighthouse Directory.


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