Ilhéu de Cima Lighthouse explained

Location:Ilhéu de Cima
Cape Verde
Coordinates:14.9651°N -24.6419°W
Construction:mason tower
Shape:quadrangular tower with lantern
Marking:white tower and lantern
Height:4m (13feet)
Focalheight:80m (260feet)
Characteristic:Fl (3) W 12s.
Country:Cape Verde
Countrynumber:PT-2190

Ilhéu de Cima Lighthouse (Portuguese: Farol do Ilhéu de Cima) is a lighthouse on Ilhéu de Cima located about 80 m above sea level.[1] The lighthouse is the only building inside the integral nature reserve Ilhéus do Rombo.

It is a small white tower 4 meters in height with a white lantern, the lighthouse is solar powered. The caretaker's house is next door. It flashes white lights every 12 seconds, its range is 9nmi.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bertalan. Attila. Kap Verdes unbewohnte Inseln. Uninhabited Islets in Cape Verde. kapverdischeinseln.com. de.