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Name: Ponta Machado Light   Map it!

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Also known as: Farol D. Amélia Light

Also known as: São Pedro Light

Nearest Town or City:
São Vicente, , Cape Verde

Location: Western point of Ilha de São Vicente, Atlantic Ocean.


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Managing Organization:
Directorate of Marine and Ports

Tower Height: 46

Height of Focal Plane: 184

Characteristic and Range: White flash every 5 seconds.

Description of Tower: White square masonry tower attached to keeper's house.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1894

Date Present Tower Built: 1894

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Yes (?).

Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!


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