Dona Amélia Lighthouse

Farol de D. Amélia (also: farol da ponta Machado, Ponta Machado Lighthouse) is a lighthouse in the southwestern point of the island of São Vicente in northwestern Cape Verde. It lies 3 km west of the village of São Pedro. The lighthouse is a white square tower with a lantern and a gallery, 14 m high. The lighthouse was completed in 1894.[2]

Farol de Dona Amélia
Ponta Machado
Locationnear São Pedro
São Vicente
Cape Verde
Coordinates16°49′35.7″N 25°05′06.9″W
Tower
Constructed1894
Constructionmasonry tower
Height14 metres (46 ft)
Shapesquare tower with balcony and lantern rising from one-story keeper's house
Markingswhite tower
Light
Focal height56 metres (184 ft)
Range17 nautical miles (31 km; 20 mi)[1]
CharacteristicFl W 5s.[1]
Cape Verde no.PT-2020

Light characteristics

  • Characteristics: Light: 0.2s, occlusion: 4.8s, visible: 302°—172° (230°).[1]

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