1871
1872
Brazil
Ordered by Dom Pedro II.
3rd order
Fixed
Active
Fl W 10s
White cast iron tower 18 metres high with white balcony, lantern and cupola.
None
The lighthouse is situated on a high point on the Ilha do Mel (Honey Island) in the mouth of the Baia de Paranagua to guide vessels into Paranagua Bay. It was built in 1872 and is one of 9 "kit" form cast iron lighthouses made by P & W McLellan of Glasgow and shipped out to Brazil. The 3rd order optic was made by Chance Brothers of Smethwick near Birmingham. It appears that this lens is no longer in situ looking at a close-up photograph of the lantern area. The island is a state park and ecological reserve with beautiful beaches, easily accessed by tourist boats from Paranagua or Ponta do Sul.
Brazilian Navy
Brazilian Navy
Unknown
Open
Closed
-25.539167° -48.290833°
ARLHS BRA-074; BR-3512; Admiralty G0520; NGA 18724.
Unconfirmed.