Punt Kanon

Punt Kanon is a point at the extreme southeast of the Caribbean island of Curaçao in the Netherlands Antilles. It lies close to Curaçao Marine Park and immediately to the east of a small lagoon. A lighthouse stands on Punt Kanon.

Punt Kanon Lighthouse
Oostpunt
Curaçao
LocationPunt Kanon
Curaçao
Coordinates12°23′38.6″N 68°44′15.4″W
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionmetal skeletal tower
Tower shapepiramydal skeletal tower with balcony and light
Markings / patternred lower part and white upper part
Tower height11 metres (36 ft)
Focal height12 metres (39 ft)
Light sourcesolar power
Range8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi)
CharacteristicFl W 4s.
Admiralty numberJ6396
NGA number16053
ARLHS numberNEA-010[1][2]

See also

References

  1. Curaçao The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 6 September 2016
  2. List of Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals Atlantic Coast. Retrieved 6 September 2016


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