Palmaiola Lighthouse
 The lighthouse | |
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| Location | Palmaiola Tuscany Italy |
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| Coordinates | 42°51′57″N 10°28′28″E / 42.865833°N 10.474444°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1844 |
| Construction | brick building and tower |
| Automated | yes |
| Height | 14 metres (46 ft) |
| Shape | quadrangular tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower and building, grey metallic dome |
| Power source | solar power  |
| Operator | Marina Militare[1] |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 105 metres (344 ft) |
| Light source | solar power |
| Range | 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 5s. |
| Italy no. | 2016 E.F |
Palmaiola Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Palmaiola) is an active lighthouse, placed on the summit of the same name islet, in the Tuscan Archipelago between Piombino and Elba in the comune of Rio Marina.
History
The Pisans built on the islet a watch tower in 909 which was restored by Jacopo V Appiano of the Principality of Piombino in 1534; [2] a new lighthouse and the keeper’s house were inaugurated on January 15, 1844 and were operated by the Civil engineering for the Maritime Works; in 1911 the light was transferred to the Regia Marina Lighthouse Service.
Description
The lighthouse consists of one-story white building, surmounted by a quadrangular tower, 14 metres height, with gallery and lantern situated at 105 metres above sea level. The light is active, fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 2016 E.F. Near the building a helipad was erected and utilized by the Marina Militare EH-101 to fly in regularly the maintenance team. The lighthouse has a solar power unit and emits an alternating single white flashing in a five seconds period visible up to 10 nautical miles.; in 2008 underwent to renewal works. [3] [4][5]
See also
References
- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Tuscany". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ^ Il Vicinato
- ^ Il faro di han
- ^ Isolotto di Palmaiola Marina Militare
- ^ Attività operativa.pdf Marina Militare
External links
- Servizio Fari Marina Militare Template:It icon
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