Punta Brava Lighthouse facts for kids
| Location | Punta Brava Montevideo Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34°56′07″S 56°09′38″W / 34.935311°S 56.160579°W |
| Year first constructed | 1876 |
| Automated | 1962 |
| Construction | brick tower |
| Tower shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern atop keeper’s house |
| Markings / pattern | unpainted tower, white lantern with red vertical stripes |
| Height | 19 metres (62 ft) |
| Focal height | 21 metres (69 ft) |
| Range | 15 nmi (28 km) |
| Characteristic | Fl WR 5s. |
| Uruguay number | UY-151 |
The Punta Brava Lighthouse (also called Faro de Punta Brava) is a famous lighthouse in Punta Carretas, a neighborhood in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is also known as the Punta Carretas Lighthouse. This important building was built in 1876.
The lighthouse stands 21 meters (69 feet) tall. Its powerful light can be seen up to 28 kilometers (15 nautical miles) away. It sends out a flash of light every ten seconds. In 1962, the lighthouse became electric, making it more modern.
This lighthouse is very important for guiding boats safely. It helps ships find their way into the Banco Inglés, the Buceo Port, or the entrance of the Santa Lucía River. These areas are all located west of Montevideo city.
See also
In Spanish: Faro de Punta Brava para niños
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