Dona Amélia Lighthouse
Dona Amélia Lighthouse has a focal height of 56 metres, a tower height of 14 metres and a range of 17 nautical miles. It was built in 1894.
- Focal height
- 56 metres
- Tower height
- 14 metres
- Range
- 17 nautical miles
- Built
- 1894
- Coordinates
- 16.8266, -25.08569
The Dona Amélia Lighthouse, also known as Farol de D. Amélia or Ponta Machado Lighthouse, is located near São Pedro, São Vicente, in the northwestern part of Cape Verde. It was built in 1894 and stands as a significant maritime aid in the region. The lighthouse features a square tower with a balcony and lantern, rising from a one-story keeper's house, and is painted white.
The structure has a height of 14 meters and a focal height of 56 meters, allowing it to be visible from a distance of 17 nautical miles. The lighthouse has a distinctive light characteristic, flashing white every 5 seconds. Its location on the southwestern point of São Vicente Island makes it an important guide for ships navigating the surrounding waters.
The Dona Amélia Lighthouse has been serving as an essential aid to navigation for over a century, since its completion in 1894. Although there is limited information available on its history, the lighthouse remains an important part of Cape Verde's maritime heritage. It is still operational and continues to provide vital assistance to ships and boats in the area.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 56 metres. The light has a range of 17 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 24096. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it D2946.
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- Range Nm
- 17
- Nga Number
- 24096
- Year Built
- 1894
- Focal Height M
- 56
- Tower Height M
- 14
- Admiralty Number
- D2946