Punta Mulas Light
Appearance
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Location | Vieques, Puerto Rico |
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Coordinates | 18°09′16″N 65°26′38″W / 18.1545°N 65.4438°W |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1896 ![]() |
Foundation | Stone |
Construction | Brick and stone |
Automated | 1949 |
Height | 10 m (33 ft) ![]() |
Shape | Octagonal on rectangular dwelling |
Markings | White with black latern |
Heritage | National Register of Historic Places listed place ![]() |
Light | |
First lit | 1896 |
Focal height | 68 m (223 ft) ![]() |
Lens | sixth order Fresnel |
Range | 7 nmi (13 km; 8.1 mi) ![]() |
Characteristic | Oc R 4s ![]() |
Punta Mulas Light is a historic lighthouse located in the west shore of Vieques, an island-municipality of Puerto Rico. It was first lit in 1896 and automated in 1949.[2] Punta Mulas Light was the second lighthouse built on Vieques after the Puerto Ferro Light. In 1992, the lighthouse was restored in celebration of the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus first voyage to America. The structure house a museum featuring the maritime history of Vieques and the Americas as well as other historical exhibits.[3] It's listed in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
References
- ^ "Inventory of Historic Light Stations National Park Service". Retrieved 2009-03-29.
- ^ "Coast Guard Historic Lighthouses". Retrieved 2009-03-30.
- ^ "Punta Mulas Lighthouse". St. John beach guide. Retrieved 2009-03-30.