California Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Aruba / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The California Lighthouse, known by locals as Faro stands tall on a limestone plateau at Hudishibana, near Arashi Beach and Sasariwichi dunes on the northwestern tip of Aruba.[1] It holds the distinction of being the tallest structure in Aruba.[4] This lighthouse derives its name from a British steamship, S.S. California, which sank in 1891, predating the lighthouse's construction (c. 1914–1916).[5] The lighthouse was specifically erected to prevent similar tragedies.[6] In May 2016, the lighthouse underwent a restoration, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of its completion.
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Location | Northwestern tip of Aruba near Arashi Beach |
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Coordinates | 12.613756°N 70.051422°W / 12.613756; -70.051422 |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1916 |
Foundation | octagonal prism stone basement |
Construction | rubble stone, lime, and cement[1] |
Automated | 1970 |
Height | 30 metres (98 ft)[1] |
Shape | tapered cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern |
Operator | Monuments Fund Aruba[2] |
Heritage | cultural heritage monument in Aruba |
Light | |
First lit | 1918[3] |
Focal height | 55 metres (180 ft) |
Lens | none |
Light source | Kerosene (1918)[1] Acetylene gas (1965) electricity (1970)[1] |
Range | 19 nmi (35 km) |
Characteristic | Fl(2) WR 10s |
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