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Farol da Ponta de São Jorge

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Construction
  
concrete tower

Characteristic
  
Fl W 5s.

Height
  
14 m

Focal height
  
271 m

Light source
  
mains power

Address
  
Portugal

Opened
  
1959

Year first constructed
  
1959

Farol da Ponta de São Jorge

Location
  
São Jorge Santana Madeira Portugal

Tower shape
  
cylindrical tower with 8 ribs with balcony and lantern

Markings / pattern
  
grey-white unpainted tower, red lantern roof and rail

Similar
  
Farol da Ponta de São Lour, Farol da Ribeira Brava, Farol Do Ilheu De Cima, Ponta do Pargo lighthouse, São Vicente Caves

The Farol da Ponta de São Jorge is an active lighthouse located on the north coast of the island of Madeira, Portugal. The lighthouse was built in 1959 on top of a cliff and has a focal height of 271 metres.

References

Farol da Ponta de São Jorge Wikipedia