Farol da Ponta do Altar
Farol da Ponta do Altar has a focal height of 32 metres, a tower height of 10 metres and a range of 16 nautical miles.
- Focal height
- 32 metres
- Tower height
- 10 metres
- Range
- 16 nautical miles
- First lit
- 1893
- Automated
- 1992
- Light characteristic
- [[Light characteristic|LFl W 5s]]
- Coordinates
- 37.10583, -8.51944
The Farol da Ponta do Altar is a lighthouse located in Ferragudo, Alentejo, Portugal. It has a tower height of 10m and a focal height of 32m, with a range of 16 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated at coordinates 37.105833, -8.519444.
Light and tower
It has a square tower. The light has a focal height of 32 metres. The light has a range of 16 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is [[Light characteristic|LFl W 5s]]. It carries a Fifth-order [[Fresnel lens|Fresnel]] lens. It was first lit in 1893. It was automated in 1992. It is managed by National Maritime Authority of Portugal (Autoridade Marítima Nacional).
Details
- Name
- Ponta do Altar Lighthouse <br /> Farol da Ponta do Altar
- Range Nm
- 16
- Lens Type
- Fifth-order [[Fresnel lens|Fresnel]]
- Description
- The '''Ponta do Altar Lighthouse''' (''Farol da Ponta do Altar'') is located in the Ferragudo parish of the Lagoa municipality in the Faro District of Portugal.
- Tower Shape
- Square
- Light Source
- Electricity
- Location Text
- [[Ferragudo]], [[Alentejo]], [[Portugal]]
- Focal Height M
- 32
- Managing Agent
- National Maritime Authority of Portugal (Autoridade Marítima Nacional)
- Tower Height M
- 10
- Year Automated
- 1992
- Year First Lit
- 1893
- Intensity Candelas
- 1000 watt
- Light Characteristic
- [[Light characteristic|LFl W 5s]]