Touriñán Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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The Touriñán Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located in Muxía, province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. The current lighthouse is the second to be constructed at Cabo Touriñán a rocky headland on the Costa da Morte. It is managed by the port authority of A Coruña.[1][2]
New light (left) and old light (right) | |
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| Location | Muxia, Spain |
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| Coordinates | 43°03′12″N 9°17′54″W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1898  |
| Height | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 65 metres |
| Range | 24 nautical miles (44 km) |
| Characteristic | L 0 2 oc 2 2 L 0 2 oc 6 1 L 0 2 oc 6 1 |
History
The first lighthouse at Touriñán, was completed in 1898, and consists of a single storey keeper's house with the tower centrally located at the apex of the roof.[2]
A new lighthouse, which was built adjacent to the original building first entered service in 1981. It consists of a 11m high cylinder-shaped tower, that supports twin galleries and a lantern with a grey cupola.[2] With a focal height of 65m above sea level, the light can be seen for 24 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is made up of a pattern of three flashes of white light every fifteen seconds.[2][3]
