Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse
Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse has a focal height of 34 metres, a tower height of 26 metres and a range of 11 nautical miles. It was built in 1857.
- Focal height
- 34 metres
- Tower height
- 26 metres
- Range
- 11 nautical miles
- Built
- 1857
- Coordinates
- -34.47286, -57.85233
The Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse is located in the Historic Quarter of Colonia del Sacramento, in the Colonia Department of Uruguay. It was erected in 1857 on the ruins of the Saint Francis Xavier convent. The lighthouse stands at a height of 26 meters.
The lighthouse is managed by the National Navy of Uruguay. The structure has been a part of the city's historic district for over a century and a half. Although there is limited information available on its current status, the lighthouse remains a notable landmark in the area.
The Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse has a significant history, having been built during a time of growth and development in the region. Its construction in 1857 marked an important milestone in the city's maritime history. Today, the lighthouse continues to be an interesting part of the city's heritage, attracting visitors and locals alike to the historic district of Colonia del Sacramento.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 34 metres. The light has a range of 11 nautical miles. It is managed by [[File:EscARMADA.jpg|25px]][[National Navy of Uruguay]]. The NGA list of lights numbers it 19260. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it G0756.
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Details
- Name
- Colonia del Sacramento lighthouse<br>''Faro de Colonia del Sacramento''
- Range Nm
- 11
- Nga Number
- 19260
- Year Built
- 1857
- Description
- '''Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse''' () is a lighthouse located on the ruins of the Saint Francis Xavier convent in the historic district of Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia Department, Uruguay. It was erected in 1857.
- Image Caption
- Colonia del Sacramento lighthouse in 2016.
- Location Text
- Historic Quarter<br>[[Colonia del Sacramento]]<br>[[Colonia Department]]<br>{{URU}}
- Focal Height M
- 34
- Managing Agent
- [[File:EscARMADA.jpg|25px]][[National Navy of Uruguay]]
- Tower Height M
- 26
- Admiralty Number
- G0756