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Peru
The lighthouse optic was one of four ordered for Peru from Chance Brothers of Smethwick near Birmingham in 1908 however some were not fitted until much later and in this case it was not until 1928 the lighthouse came in to use for reasons I have been unable to find.
I have made the presumption that the original Chance lens is still in situ.
It is located on a rocky island 14km west of Punta Salinas which is only accesible by boat.
| Manufacture Date | 1908 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1928 |
| Country | Peru |
| Commissioning Body | Unknown. |
| Lens Order | 4th order |
| Lens Type | Revolving |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | Fl W 10s |
| Lighthouse Markings | Cast iron tower 7.5 metres high with black and white stripes. |
| Lighthouse Parts | None known. |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Peruvian Department of Hydrography and Navigation. |
| Preserver | Unknown |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Condition Observations | A photo on the internet shows the lighthouse in a very poor state and in need of refurbishment. |
| Open Status (Site) | Closed |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | -11.383726228,-77.7448879913 |
| Other | ARLHS PER-014; DHN-22118; Admiralty G2068; NGA 0740. |
| Data Source | Online search. |
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