Isla de Lobos Lighthouse
Isla de Lobos Lighthouse has a focal height of 59 metres, a tower height of 50 metres and a range of 23 nautical miles. It was built in 1906.
- Focal height
- 59 metres
- Tower height
- 50 metres
- Range
- 23 nautical miles
- Built
- 1906
- Automated
- 2001
- Coordinates
- -35.02453, -54.88339
The Isla de Lobos Lighthouse is located on Isla de Lobos in the Atlantic Ocean, near Punta del Este in the Maldonado Department of Uruguay. The current structure was built in 1906 and stands at a height of 50 meters, with a focal height of 59 meters.
The lighthouse is currently managed by the National Navy of Uruguay and was automated in 2001. The location of the lighthouse is significant as it is situated near a popular tourist destination, Punta del Este, and is surrounded by a diverse range of wildlife, including South American sea lions and fur seals.
The Isla de Lobos Lighthouse has an interesting history, having been established to guide mariners through the Atlantic Ocean. Although the current structure was built in 1906, there may have been previous lighthouses on the island, with reports suggesting that an original structure was erected in 1858. Today, the lighthouse remains an important aid to navigation and a notable landmark in the region.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 59 metres. The light has a range of 23 nautical miles. It was automated in 2001. It is managed by [[File:EscARMADA.jpg|25px]][[National Navy of Uruguay]]. The NGA list of lights numbers it 19040. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it G0676.
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Details
- Name
- Isla de Lobos Lighthouse<br>''Faro de Isla de Lobos''
- Range Nm
- 23
- Nga Number
- 19040
- Year Built
- 1906
- Description
- '''Isla de Lobos Lighthouse''' () is a lighthouse located on Isla de Lobos in the Atlantic Ocean, not far from Punta del Este, Maldonado Department, Uruguay. The current structure was erected in 1906.
- Image Caption
- Isla de Lobos lighthouse in 2013. In the foreground, [[South American sea lion|sea lions]] and [[South American fur seal|fur seals]].
- Location Text
- [[Isla de Lobos]]<br>[[Punta del Este]]<br>[[Maldonado Department]]<br>{{URU}}
- Focal Height M
- 59
- Managing Agent
- [[File:EscARMADA.jpg|25px]][[National Navy of Uruguay]]
- Tower Height M
- 50
- Year Automated
- 2001
- Admiralty Number
- G0676