Recalada a Bahía Blanca Light
Recalada a Bahía Blanca Light
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| Location | Monte Hermoso Argentina |
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| Year first constructed | 1906 |
| Construction | cast iron |
| Tower shape | octagonal pyramidal skeletal tower with central cylinder |
| Markings / pattern | red and white horizontal bands |
| Height | 220 feet (67 m) |
| Focal height | 245 feet (75 m)[1] |
| Range | 28 nautical miles (52 km; 32 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 9 s. |
| Admiralty number | G0986 |
| NGA number | 110-19540 |
| ARLHS number | ARG-009 |
Recalada a Bahía Blanca Light, also known as Monte Hermoso Light or simply Recalada Light (lit. landfall), is an active lighthouse in Monte Hermoso, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, marking the entrance to the Bahía Blanca. At a height of 220 feet (67 m) it is the eleventh tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world, as well as the tallest lighthouse in the Southern Hemisphere.[2]
History
The tower was prefabricated in France by the same company that built the Eiffel Tower.[3] It was first lit on 1 January 1906.[4]
In 1928 a Dalén light was installed. The light was replaced with an electric light 1974. An Automatic Identification System (AIS) beacon was installed on 1 January 2006.[4]
Construction
It consists of a central cylinder of iron, 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) in diameter and eight cast iron columns. There are a total of 331 steps.[4]
Visiting
The light station is staffed and the tower is open to guided tours.[3]
See also
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References
- ↑ According to List of Lights. 246 feet (75 m) according to The Lighthouse Directory
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External links
- List of Lighthouses in Argentina Servicio de Hidrografía Naval
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