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Name: Santo Antônio da Barra Light  

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Also known as: Farol da Barra

Nearest Town or City:
Salvador, , Brazil

Location: Forte de Santo Antônio da Barra, northern entrance to Bahia Todos os Santos.

Managing Organization:
Museu Náutico da Bahia

Website: http://www.expoart.com.br/galeria_individual.asp?galeria=museunautico

Notes:
This lighthouse is located at the Forte de Santo Antônio da Barra, which is operated as a maritime museum.

Tower Height: 72

Height of Focal Plane: 128

Characteristic and Range: White light, 5 seconds, 5 seconds off. Every third showing is red.

Description of Tower: Cylindrical tower with black and white bands.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1698

Date Present Tower Built: 1839

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Yes.


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