Faro Castillo del Morro

Faro Castillo del Morro
Lighthouse of the El Morro Castle (2006)
Cuba
Location Havana
Cuba
Coordinates 23°09′01″N 82°21′26″W / 23.150227°N 82.357204°W / 23.150227; -82.357204Coordinates: 23°09′01″N 82°21′26″W / 23.150227°N 82.357204°W / 23.150227; -82.357204
Year first constructed 1764 (first)
1818 (second)
Year first lit 1845 (current)
Foundation 1764
Construction stone masonry tower
Tower shape culindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern unpainted stone tower, grey lantern
Height 25 metres (82 ft)
Focal height 44 metres (144 ft)
Characteristic Fl (2) W 15s.
Admiralty number J4857
NGA number 12580
ARLHS number CUB-009
Managing agent Parque Histórico Militar El Morro

Faro Castillo del Morro is a lighthouse located in Havana, Cuba. It was built in 1845 on the ramparts of the Castillo de los Tres Reyes Magos del Morro, an old fortress guarding the harbor of Havana. The lighthouse has a height of 25 metres (82 ft), a focal height of 44 metres (144 ft) and displays two white flashes every 15 seconds (Fl.(2) 15s).

See also

References

  • Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Cuba". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2010-01-28.

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