Article Nº 1394 Quay, pier or lighthouse Porto Moniz Vol. II · p. 18
Islet beacon
Original title: Farolim do Ilhéu
Short entry on the small fixed-light beacon on the islet at Funchal harbour, known as 'a brasa do ilhéu', in service from 1866 until replaced in 1931.
This was a small fixed-light lighthouse of little illuminating power, which not so long ago was often called a brasa do ilhéu (‘the ember of the islet’). It served as a landmark for vessels making for the port of Funchal and came into service on 18 May 1866.
It was replaced by a new lighthouse on 1 August 1931.
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