Faro Castillo del Morro
Lighthouse of the El Morro Castle (2006)
LocationHavana
Cuba
Coordinates23°09′01″N 82°21′26″W / 23.150227°N 82.357204°W / 23.150227; -82.357204
Tower
Constructed1764 (first)
1818 (second)
Foundation1764
Constructionstone masonry tower
Height25 metres (82 ft)
Shapeculindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingsunpainted stone tower, grey lantern
OperatorParque Histórico Militar El Morro
Light
First lit1845 (current)
Focal height44 metres (144 ft)
Range26 nmi (48 km; 30 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
CharacteristicFl (2) W 15s.

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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