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Name: Ilheu Chão Light  

Nearest Town or City:
Funchal, Portugal

Location: One of the Ilhas Desertas, southeast of Madeira Island.

Managing Organization:
Lighthouse Service, Naval Department

Notes:
The Ilhas Desertas (Deserted Islands) are made up of three rocky islets of volcanic origin (Chão, Bugio and Deserta Grande), located about 22 nautical miles from Funchal. They are part of the Madeira Nature Park.

Tower Height: 46

Height of Focal Plane: 367

Characteristic and Range: Two white flashes every 15 seconds, visible for 13 miles.

Description of Tower: White cylindrical concrete tower on square equipment room.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1959

Date Present Tower Built: 1959

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

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