Punta Mulas Light
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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, also known as Faro de Vieques, 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. The light was established to guide through the dangerous passage formed by a chain of reefs. It was of key importance for navigation in the San Juan Passage.[3]
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.[4] 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.
- ^ "Historic American Buildings Survey". Retrieved 2009-04-03.
- ^ "Punta Mulas Lighthouse". St. John beach guide. Retrieved 2009-03-30.
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