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Paranagua Lighthouse (Ponta Das Conchas, Ilha do Mel)
Brazil
The lighthouse is situated on a high point on the Ilha do Mel (Honey Island) in the mouth of the Baia de Paranagua to guide vessels into Paranagua Bay.
It was built in 1872 and is one of 9 "kit" form cast iron lighthouses made by P & W McLellan of Glasgow and shipped out to Brazil.
The 3rd order optic was made by Chance Brothers of Smethwick near Birmingham.
It appears that this lens is no longer in situ looking at a close-up photograph of the lantern area.
The island is a state park and ecological reserve with beautiful beaches, easily accessed by tourist boats from Paranagua or Ponta do Sul.
| Manufacture Date | 1871 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1872 |
| Country | Brazil |
| Commissioning Body | Ordered by Dom Pedro II. |
| Lens Order | 3rd order |
| Lens Type | Fixed |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | Fl W 10s |
| Lighthouse Markings | White cast iron tower 18 metres high with white balcony, lantern and cupola. |
| Lighthouse Parts | None |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Brazilian Navy |
| Preserver | Brazilian Navy |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Condition Observations | Unknown |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | -25.5391144095,-48.2908422483 |
| Other | ARLHS BRA-074; BR-3512; Admiralty G0520; NGA 18724. |
| Inactive Chance Lens Deactivated | Unconfirmed. |