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Itapua Lighthouse (Ponta Itapua)
Brazil
The coast of Brazil is fraught with danger and in 1868 a military engineer Zozimo Barosso published a study about illuminating the coastline of Brazil. He worked at P&W MacLellan in Glasgow and it was from this company that the pre fabricated kit form of cast iron lighthouse was supplied. The company supplied nine such "kit" form lighthouses to Brazil.
The 3rd order optic for the light was supplied by Chance Brothers of Smethwick near Birmingham
The lighthouse was eventually inaugurated on September 7th 1873.
I am unware if the Chance lens is still in situ but the light has been recently updated (actual date unknown) increasing its range up to 14 miles from the previous 12.
| Manufacture Date | 1870 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1873 |
| Country | Brazil |
| Commissioning Body | Minister of the Brazilian Navy. |
| Lens Order | 3rd order |
| Lens Type | Fixed |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | Fl W 6s |
| Lighthouse Markings | 21 metre high metal tower with balcony, white lantern and red cupola. The light is on a concrete base and the tower has a central red band with a further red band between the balcony and the base of the lantern. The lighthouse is built on the beach at Itapua and connected to the shore by an arched concrete bridge which leads directly to the Naval offices who maintain the light. |
| Lighthouse Parts | None |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Brazilian Navy |
| Preserver | Brazilian Navy |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Condition Observations | The lighthouse appears in excellent external condition. |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | -12.9567527394,-38.3538640197 |
| Other | Stunning position on a beautiful looking sandy beach. ARLHS BRA-058; BR-1460; Admiralty G0238; NGA 18024. Alternative names: Itapuã, Ponta Itapua, Itapoã |
| Inactive Chance Lens Deactivated | Unconfirmed. |