Lighthouse Explorer Database ... Recalada a Bahia ...

05/29/04 8:22 AM

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Name: Recalada a Bahia Blanca Lighthouse

Also known as: Faro Recalada a Bahia Blanca

Also known as: Faro Recalada

Nearest Town or City:
Monte Hermoso, Argentina

Location: South coast of Province of Buenos Aires.

Managing Organization:
Servicio de Hidrografía Naval

Website: http://www.hidro.gov.ar/Historia/FRecaladaBB.ASP

Notes:
This is the tallest lighthouse in South America and one of the tallest in the world. It has 327 steps leading to the lantern room. "Faro Recalada a Bahia Blanca" means "Bahia Blanca Landfall Light" in English.

Tower Height: 220

Height of Focal Plane: 245

Characteristic and Range: Flashing white every 9 seconds.

Description of Tower: Octagonal iron skeletal tower with central cylinder, painted with red and white bands.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1906

Date Present Tower Built: 1906

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Yes.

Museum?
Guided tours of the lighthouse are available daily (weekends only in offseason).