Preguiça Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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The Preguiça Lighthouse (Portuguese: Farol da Preguiça) is a lighthouse located near the shore of Baía de São Jorge in Preguiça on the island of São Nicolau in northern Cape Verde. It is a masonry structure painted white. The lighthouse sits about 18 meters above sea level, is seven meters tall, and has a focal height of 25 meters above sea level. Its focal range is 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi). Its characteristic is Fl (2+1) R 15s.[1]
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| Location | Preguiça São Nicolau Cape Verde |
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| Coordinates | 16°33′42.06″N 24°17′6.11″W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1890  |
| Construction | masonry hut |
| Height | 7 metres (23 ft)[1] |
| Markings | white hut |
| Power source | solar power |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 25 metres (82 ft)[1] |
| Range | 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi)[1] |
| Characteristic | Fl (2+1) R 15s.[1] |
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