Farol do Cabo Raso
Farol do Cabo Raso has a focal height of 23 metres, a tower height of 13 metres and a range of 20 nautical miles. It was built in 1894.
- Focal height
- 23 metres
- Tower height
- 13 metres
- Range
- 20 nautical miles
- Built
- 1894
- Automated
- 1984
- Coordinates
- 38.70944, -9.48583
The Farol do Cabo Raso lighthouse is located in Cascais, Portugal, and was built in 1894. It has a tower height of 13m and a range of 20 nautical miles. The lighthouse can be found at the coordinates 38.709444, -9.485833.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 23 metres. The light has a range of 20 nautical miles. It carries a Fifth-order [[Fresnel lens|Fresnel]] lens. It was automated in 1984.
Details
- Name
- Cabo Raso Lighthouse<br />''Farol do Cabo Raso''
- Range Nm
- 20
- Lens Type
- Fifth-order [[Fresnel lens|Fresnel]]
- Year Built
- 1894
- Description
- '''Cabo Raso Lighthouse''' is an active Portuguese lighthouse that is located in the Fort of São Brás of Sanxete, near Cascais, Lisbon District. It is a cylindrical, red, metallic tower, thirteen meters high, with a lantern and balcony and attached buildings.
- Location Text
- [[Cascais]], [[Portugal]]
- Focal Height M
- 23
- Tower Height M
- 13
- Year Automated
- 1984