Castello Normanno Lighthouse
 Castello Normanno Lighthouse | |
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| Location | Castellammare del Golfo Sicily Italy |
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| Coordinates | 38°01′51″N 12°52′55″E / 38.030749°N 12.881860°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1901  |
| Construction | concrete equipment building |
| Height | 4 metres (13 ft) |
| Shape | quadrangular building with lantern atop a mediaeval fortification |
| Markings | white lantern |
| Power source | mains electricity |
| Operator | Marina Militare[1][2] |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1901 |
| Focal height | 19 metres (62 ft) |
| Light source | mains power |
| Intensity | 100 w |
| Range | 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) W 10s. |
| Italy no. | 3182 E.F. |
Castello Normanno Lighthouse (Italian: Faro delCastello Normanno) is an active lighthouse located in Castellammare del Golfo at the northern extremity of the tip of the harbour.
Description
The lighthouse was activated in 1901 and consists of a concrete equipment construction, 4 metres (13 ft) high, atop a mediaeval fortification. The white lantern is positioned on the flat roof of the building at 19 metres (62 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated, powered by a solar unit and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2922 E.F. [2]
See also
References
- ^ "Lighthouses of Italy: Western Sicily". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
- ^ a b "Castello Normanno". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
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