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.[1]
.jpg) The lighthouse in 2006 | |
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| Location | Câmara de Lobos Madeira Portugal |
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| Coordinates | 32°38′49.2″N 16°58′32.3″W / 32.647000°N 16.975639°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1937 |
| Construction | concrete building |
| Height | 5 metres (16 ft) |
| Shape | small square equipment building with short light mast |
| Markings | white building, red trim |
| Power source | mains electricity  |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 23 metres (75 ft) |
| Range | 9 nmi (17 km; 10 mi), 13 nmi (24 km; 15 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc R 6s. |
See also
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References
edit- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Portugal: Madeira". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
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