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Molfetta Lighthouse

Coordinates: 41°12′29″N 16°35′39″E / 41.208056°N 16.59425°E / 41.208056; 16.59425
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Molfetta
Molfetta Lighthouse
Map
LocationMolfetta
Apulia
Italy
Coordinates41°12′29″N 16°35′39″E / 41.208056°N 16.59425°E / 41.208056; 16.59425
Tower
Constructed1857
Constructionstone tower
Automatedyes
Height18 metres (59 ft)
Shapetapered octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare[1][2]
Light
Focal height22 metres (72 ft)
Light sourcemains power
Rangemain: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi)
reserve: 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi)
CharacteristicIso W 6s.
Italy no.3752 E.F.

Molfetta Lighthouse (Template:Lang-it) is an active lighthouse located on the elbow of the east pier of the harbour of Molfetta, in Apulia on the Adriatic Sea.

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1857 and consists of a white tapered octagonal prism stone tower, 18 feet (5.5 m) high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 1-storey white circular keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 22 metres (72 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash on and off in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3752 E.F. [2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Lighthouses of Italy: Northern Puglia". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Molfetta Lighthouse". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 6, 2018.