Scoglietto Lighthouse
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Location | Portoferraio |
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Coordinates | 42°49′43″N 10°19′52″E / 42.828556°N 10.331056°E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1910 (first) |
Foundation | concrete base |
Construction | stone tower |
Height | 8 metres (26 ft) |
Shape | two-stage cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | unpainted tower, white lantern |
Power source | solar power ![]() |
Operator | Marina Militare[1][2] |
Light | |
First lit | 1945 (current) |
Focal height | 24 metres (79 ft) |
Lens | Type TD |
Intensity | MaxiHalo-60 |
Range | 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl (2) W 6s. |
Italy no. | 2068 E.F. |
Scoglietto Lighthouse Italian: Faro dello Scoglietto is an active lighthouse located on the summit of a rocky islet without vegetation located in front of Portoferraio in the Piombino Channel at 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) from Punta Capo Bianco and 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from Punta Falconaia.
Description
[edit]The first historic lighthouse was established in 1910. It was reconstructed in 1945 due to its destruction during World War II. The lighthouse is a small, square, stone keeper's cottage with a cylindrical stone tower, 8 metres (26 ft) high. Positioned at one corner it has a balcony, and the lantern is at 24 metres (79 ft) above sea level. The lighthouse is powered by a solar power unit and the lantern emits a group of two alternating white flashes in a six-second period visible up to 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi). The lighthouse is fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 2068 E.F.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Sommità". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Tuscany". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
External links
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- Servizio Fari Marina Militare (in Italian)