Preguiças Lighthouse

The Preguiças Lighthouse, also known as Mandacaru Lighthouse, is located in the state of Maranhão, Brazil. Specifically, it is situated in the village of Mandacaru, on the banks of the Preguiças River, within the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. The lighthouse stands at a height of 35 meters, with a focal height of 46 meters, and features a tapered cylindrical tower with four ribs, double balcony, and lantern.

The lighthouse was built in 1940, although there was a previous structure on the site built in 1909. The current tower is made of reinforced concrete and features a white and black striped pattern, with four black bands on a white background. The lighthouse is still operational and is inhabited, with public visits allowed every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

The Preguiças Lighthouse has an interesting history and is an important aid to navigation in the region. It features a 3rd order Fresnel lens and has a range of 43 nautical miles. The lighthouse is also a tourist attraction, offering stunning views of the surrounding national park and the Preguiças River. With its unique architecture and beautiful location, the Preguiças Lighthouse is a notable landmark in the region.

Light and tower

It has a tapered cylindrical tower with four ribs, double balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of reinforced concrete. Its daymark is white tower with four horizontal black bands. The light has a focal height of 46 metres. The light has a range of 43 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl W 3s. It carries a 3rd order [[Fresnel lens]] lens. It was first lit in 1940. The NGA list of lights numbers it 17720. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it G0094.

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