Forte de São José (Maio) explained

Forte de São José
Location:	Porto Inglês, Maio Island
Country:	Cape Verde
Pushpin Map:	Cape Verde
Pushpin Relief:	1
Pushpin Label:	Forte de São José
Open To Public:	Yes
Built:	c. 1743
Events:	Battle of Maio (1814)
Module:	Embed: yes Qid: Q42416525 Foundation: stone base Construction: stone tower Shape: square tower with balcony and light Marking: white tower Country: Cape Verde Countrynumber: PT-2115

Forte de São José (Portuguese for the Fort of Saint Joseph) is a fort located in the city of Porto Inglês in the southern part of Maio Island, Cape Verde. It was built by the Portuguese around 1743, in order to protect the town of Porto Inglês from pirate attacks.^[1] Today, the fort is one of the tourist attractions of the town.

Forte de São José Lighthouse (Farol de Forte de São José)

A lighthouse was built in the fort in 1887.^[2] It is a stone tower painted white. The light is solar powered. It is 18 meters tall, sits at 4 meters above sea level and its focal height is 22 meters, its range is 17 km (9 nautical miles). Its characteristic is Fl (3) R 12s.^[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Cape Verde
• Portuguese Empire

Notes and References

1. Web site: Forte de São José. Heritage of Portuguese Influence/ Património de Influência Portuguesa — HPIP. 2008. 2018-01-19.
2. 20 September 2017.