Punta Mulas Light
Punta Mulas Light, also known as Faro de Vieques, is a historic lighthouse located in the north shore of Vieques, an island-municipality of Puerto Rico. It was first lit in 1896 and automated in 1949.[2] Punta Mulas Light was the second lighthouse built on Vieques after the Puerto Ferro Light. The light was established to guide through the dangerous passage formed by a chain of reefs. It was of key importance for navigation in the San Juan Passage.[3]
Punta Mulas Lighthouse | |
Location | Vieques, Puerto Rico |
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Coordinates | 18°9′16.1″N 65°26′37.8″W |
Year first lit | 1896 |
Automated | 1949 |
Foundation | Stone |
Construction | Brick and stone |
Tower shape | Octagonal on rectangular dwelling |
Markings / pattern | White with black lantern |
Tower height | 10 metre |
Focal height | 68 metre |
Original lens | Sixth-order Fresnel |
Range | 7 nautical mile |
Characteristic | Oc R 4s |
ARLHS number | PUR 019 |
USCG number | 31530 |
Heritage | place listed on the National Register of Historic Places |
Faro de Vieques | |
Architectural style | Neoclassic |
MPS | Lighthouse System of Puerto Rico TR |
NRHP reference No. | 77001551[1] |
In 1992, the lighthouse was restored in celebration of the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's first voyage to America. The structure houses a museum featuring the maritime history of Vieques and the Americas as well as other historical exhibits.[4] It's listed in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
References
- "Inventory of Historic Light Stations National Park Service". Retrieved 2009-03-29.
- "Historic Light Station Information and Photography: Puerto Rico". United States Coast Guard Historian's Office. Archived from the original on 2017-05-01. Retrieved 2009-03-30.
- "Historic American Buildings Survey". Retrieved 2009-04-03.
- "Punta Mulas Lighthouse". St. John beach guide. Retrieved 2009-03-30.