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GPS 38.782019777775815, -9.497362641195004

The Cabo da Roca Lighthouse is a Portuguese lighthouse located on the cape of the same name, in the parish of Colares, Municipality of Sintra, District of Lisbon, in Portugal.

Square masonry tower, lined with white tiles and outbuildings, red lantern and balcony.

History

The westernmost lighthouse on the European continent, it was built by the Pombaline Charter of February 1, 1758. It started operating in 1772 and underwent major changes in 1843.

Description

It has a tower 22 meters high and its light is 165 meters above sea level. In the lighthouse there are nine residences because, in the past, there was a need to man the lantern, the sound signal, the acetylene factory and the radio lighthouse. It is currently manned by three lighthouse keepers who ensure maritime signaling between Cabo da Roca and Ericeira.

Chronology

1758, February 1st - a permit issued by the General Board of the Treasury of the Kingdom orders the construction of six lighthouses; 1772 - the Cabo da Roca lighthouse started operating, being the third oldest on our coast *1; 1843 - managed by engineer Gaudêncio Fontana , the lighthouse underwent important changes, with the installation of a new rotating device, made up of sixteen Argand lamps with parabolic reflectors; 1865 - critical voices were raised against the effectiveness of the lighthouse; 1883 - the installation of an electric lighthouse was approved and a sound signal; 1897 - the electric lighthouse starts working, with a reserve system consisting of a 3-twist oil lamp; the optical apparatus was of the 4th order, the rotation being produced by a clockwork mechanism; a steam siren comes into operation (sound signal); 1917 - construction of an installation for the production of acetylene gas; 1932 - the sound signal was replaced by a compressed air one; 1937 - installation of a radio beacon; 1946 - assembly of a new optical device; 1947 - this was replaced by a 3rd order one, with a 3000W lamp; 1949 - connection to the public water supply network;
1980 - electrical installation; 1982 - placement of an electric siren; 1990 - automation of the lighthouse and closure of acetylene gas production; 2000 - the electric siren stopped working; 2001 - deactivation of the radio beacon.

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Versão portuguesa aqui.

GPS 38.782019777775815, -9.497362641195004

The Cabo da Roca Lighthouse is a Portuguese lighthouse located on the cape of the same name, in the parish of Colares, Municipality of Sintra, District of Lisbon, in Portugal.

Square masonry tower, lined with white tiles and outbuildings, red lantern and balcony.

History

The westernmost lighthouse on the European continent, it was built by the Pombaline Charter of February 1, 1758. It started operating in 1772 and underwent major changes in 1843.

Description

It has a tower 22 meters high and its light is 165 meters above sea level. In the lighthouse there are nine residences because, in the past, there was a need to man the lantern, the sound signal, the acetylene factory and the radio lighthouse. It is currently manned by three lighthouse keepers who ensure maritime signaling between Cabo da Roca and Ericeira.

Chronology

1758, February 1st - a permit issued by the General Board of the Treasury of the Kingdom orders the construction of six lighthouses; 1772 - the Cabo da Roca lighthouse started operating, being the third oldest on our coast *1; 1843 - managed by engineer Gaudêncio Fontana , the lighthouse underwent important changes, with the installation of a new rotating device, made up of sixteen Argand lamps with parabolic reflectors; 1865 - critical voices were raised against the effectiveness of the lighthouse; 1883 - the installation of an electric lighthouse was approved and a sound signal; 1897 - the electric lighthouse starts working, with a reserve system consisting of a 3-twist oil lamp; the optical apparatus was of the 4th order, the rotation being produced by a clockwork mechanism; a steam siren comes into operation (sound signal); 1917 - construction of an installation for the production of acetylene gas; 1932 - the sound signal was replaced by a compressed air one; 1937 - installation of a radio beacon; 1946 - assembly of a new optical device; 1947 - this was replaced by a 3rd order one, with a 3000W lamp; 1949 - connection to the public water supply network;
1980 - electrical installation; 1982 - placement of an electric siren; 1990 - automation of the lighthouse and closure of acetylene gas production; 2000 - the electric siren stopped working; 2001 - deactivation of the radio beacon.

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