Abrolhos Archipelago
The Abrolhos Archipelago (Portuguese: Arquipélago de Abrolhos) are a group of 5 small islands with coral reefs off the southern coast of Bahia state in the northeast of Brazil, between 17º25’—18º09’ S and 38º33’—39º05’ W. Caravelas is the nearest town. Their name comes from the Portuguese: abrolho ("Abre Olhos" meaning: Open your eyes), a rock awash or submerged sandbank that is a danger to ships. There is a conspicuous shipwreck in the group, SS Rosalinda.
Native name: Arquipélago de Abrolhos | |
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Siriba Island | |
Abrolhos Archipelago Abrolhos Archipelago | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 17°57′46.6″S 38°42′12.3″W |
| Archipelago | Arquipélago de Abrolhos |
| Total islands | 5 |
| Major islands | Santa Bárbara |
| Area | 50.0 km2 (19.3 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Brazil | |
| Region | Northeast |
| State | Bahia |
| Administration | 1st Naval District of the Brazilian Navy |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
| Additional information | |
| Official website | Abrolhos website |
| Abrolhos Lighthouse | |
| Coordinates | 17°57′53″S 38°41′39″W |
| Constructed | 1861 |
| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | cast iron tower |
| Height | 22 feet (6.7 m) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white and black horizontal bands tower |
| Racon | Q |
| Focal height | 60 metres (200 ft) |
| Lens | two meso-radial lenses |
| Range | 51 nautical miles (94 km; 59 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 6s. |
| Brazil no. | BR-1848 |
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