Cabo Peñas Lighthouse
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The Cabo Peñas Lighthouse is located on the most salient plateau of Cabo de Peñas, 100 meters from sea level and about 60 meters from the cliff.
In operation since 1852, it was electrified in 1946. In 1951 a siren was installed that emits the letter "P" in Morse, replaced in 1977. In 1956 a radio beacon was installed, a radio station that broadcasts in Morse PS, and in 2003 a Dgps station. Emits 3 white flashes every 15 sec. Reaching 21 miles.translated by
•December 27, 2021
It currently houses a museum of marine themes on the ground floor of the building.
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