Ilha da Moela Lighthouse

The Ilha da Moela Lighthouse is located on the island of Ilha da Moela, approximately 1.84 kilometers from Ponta do Munduba at the entrance of Santos Bay in Brazil. The lighthouse was first built in 1830, making it the oldest lighthouse on the coast of the State of São Paulo. The original tower was a white masonry cylindrical tower, 9.5 meters high, with a balcony and lantern.

The current lighthouse, which was built in 1895, is also a masonry tower, standing at 10 meters high with a focal height of 110 meters. It has a distinctive white tower and lantern and emits an alternate occulting light, visible up to 40 nautical miles for the white light and 39 nautical miles for the red light. The lighthouse has undergone restoration works over the years, including the installation of new lenses in 1953.

The Ilha da Moela Lighthouse is currently managed by the Brazilian Navy and is identified by the country code number BR-3288. The entire island is a Brazilian Navy base, and the lighthouse remains an important aid to navigation in the area. With its rich history and unique features, the Ilha da Moela Lighthouse is a notable landmark in Brazil, and its significance extends beyond its functional role as a navigational aid.

Light and tower

It has a large cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of masonry. Its daymark is white tower and lantern. The light has a focal height of 110 metres. The light has a range of 40 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Al Oc WR 60s. It was first lit in 1895. It is managed by Brazilian Navy. The NGA list of lights numbers it 18636. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it G0496.

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