Isla de Flores Lighthouse
Isla de Flores Lighthouse has a focal height of 37 metres, a tower height of 19.5 metres and a range of 19 nautical miles. It was built in 1828.
- Focal height
- 37 metres
- Tower height
- 19.5 metres
- Range
- 19 nautical miles
- Built
- 1828
- Coordinates
- -34.94592, -55.93269
The Isla de Flores Lighthouse is located on Flores Island in the Río de la Plata, near Montevideo, Uruguay. It was erected in 1828 and stands at a height of 19.5 meters. The lighthouse is managed by the National Navy of Uruguay and is considered one of the most significant historical landmarks in the region.
The lighthouse has a rich and interesting history. During colonial times, it was used as a slave reception station, and later as a sanitorium. The structure was built as part of the Tratado de la Farola, an agreement between Uruguay and Brazil, in which Uruguay ceded the territory of the Misiones Orientales to Brazil in exchange for the construction of the lighthouse. This unique history has led to the Isla de Flores Lighthouse being referred to as the "most expensive lighthouse in the world".
The lighthouse plays a crucial role in navigation, helping to guide ships through the hazardous waters around the Banco Inglés shoal. Its strategic location between the coast of Montevideo and the shoal has made it an essential aid to navigation in the region. Today, the Isla de Flores Lighthouse remains an important part of Uruguay's maritime history and a notable landmark in the area.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 37 metres. The light has a range of 19 nautical miles. It is managed by [[File:EscARMADA.jpg|25px]][[National Navy of Uruguay]]. The NGA list of lights numbers it 19080. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it G0690.
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- Name
- Isla de Flores Lighthouse<br>''Faro de Isla de Flores''
- Range Nm
- 19
- Nga Number
- 19080
- Year Built
- 1828
- Description
- '''Isla de Flores Lighthouse''' () is a lighthouse located on Flores Island in the Río de la Plata, not far from Montevideo, Uruguay. Erected in 1828, it is one of the most significant historical landmarks in the region. During colonial times it was used as a slave reception station, later as a sanitorium.
- Image Caption
- Isla de Flores lighthouse in 2012.
- Location Text
- [[Isla de Flores|Flores Island]]<br>[[Montevideo]]<br>{{URU}}
- Focal Height M
- 37
- Managing Agent
- [[File:EscARMADA.jpg|25px]][[National Navy of Uruguay]]
- Tower Height M
- 19.5
- Admiralty Number
- G0690