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Managing Organization:
Lighthouse Service, Naval Department
Notes:
This lighthouse was built to replace the Capelinhos Lighthouse, located a few miles to the northwest, which was severely damaged by an earthquake in 1957. Tower Height: 46 Height of Focal Plane: 374 Characteristic and Range: Two white flashes every 10 seconds, visible for 13 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White truncated conical tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: Late 1950s? Date Present Tower Built: Late 1950s? Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only (?)
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