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Name: Ponta do Arnel Lighthouse  

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Also known as: Farol do Arnel

Nearest Town or City:
São Miguel, , Portugal

Location: São Miguel Island, Azores.


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Photo: John L. Hedges

Managing Organization:
Lighthouse Service, Naval Department

Characteristic and Range: White flash every 5 seconds, visible for 25 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White octagonal tower on top of dwelling.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1876

Date Present Tower Built: 1876

Optics: 1876: Second order Fresnel lens.

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Unknown.


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