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Punta Mulas Lighthouse
Map
LocationVieques, Puerto Rico
Coordinates18°09′16″N 65°26′38″W / 18.1545°N 65.4438°W / 18.1545; -65.4438
Tower
Constructed1896 Edit this on Wikidata
FoundationStone
ConstructionBrick and stone
Automated1949
Height10 m (33 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
ShapeOctagonal on rectangular dwelling
MarkingsWhite with black latern
HeritageNational Register of Historic Places listed place Edit this on Wikidata
Light
First lit1896
Focal height68 m (223 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Lenssixth order Fresnel
Range7 nmi (13 km; 8.1 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
CharacteristicOc R 4s Edit this on Wikidata

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

  1. ^ "Inventory of Historic Light Stations National Park Service". Retrieved 2009-03-29.
  2. ^ "Coast Guard Historic Lighthouses". Retrieved 2009-03-30.
  3. ^ "Punta Mulas Lighthouse". St. John beach guide. Retrieved 2009-03-30.