Farol de Câmara de Lobos
The Farol de Câmara de Lobos is a small lighthouse on the south coast of the island of Madeira, Portugal. The lighthouse was built in 1937 on top of a promontory at a focal height of 23 metres, and is located about 7 km west of the city of Funchal.[2]
The lighthouse in 2006 | |
Madeira | |
Location | Câmara de Lobos Madeira Portugal |
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Coordinates | 32°38′49.2″N 16°58′32.3″W |
Year first constructed | 1937 |
Construction | concrete building |
Tower shape | small square equipment building with short light mast |
Markings / pattern | white building, red trim |
Tower height | 5 metres (16 ft) |
Focal height | 23 metres (75 ft) |
Light source | mains power |
Characteristic | Oc R 6s. |
Admiralty number | D2744 |
NGA number | 23724 |
ARLHS number | MAD-015[1] |
References
- Câmara de Lobos The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 18, 2016
- Rowlett, Russ. Lighthouses of Portugal: Madeira. The Lighthouse Directory.
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