Pianosa Lighthouse
Appearance
Location | Pianosa Island Tuscany Italy |
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Coordinates | 42°35′09″N 10°05′46″E / 42.585727°N 10.096149°E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1864 |
Construction | brick tower |
Height | 19 metres (62 ft) |
Shape | cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery atop a 2-storey keeper’s house |
Markings | white building and tower |
Power source | mains electricity |
Operator | Marina Militare |
Fog signal | no |
Light | |
First lit | October 1, 1865 |
Focal height | 42 metres (138 ft) |
Light source | mains power |
Range | main: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) reserve: 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl (2) W 10s. |
Italy no. | 2088 E.F |
Pianosa Lighthouse (Faro di Isola Pianosa) is an active lighthouse located on the east side of Pianosa Island.
Description
The lighthouse entered service on 1 October 1865, is currently operated by the Marina Militare. The structure is identified by the code number 2088 E.F. The lighthouse is a two-story building surmounted by a white cylindrical tower 19 metres (62 ft) high with balcony and lantern positioned at 42 metres (138 ft) above sea level. The light emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period visible at 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) of distance. [2][3]
See also
References
- ^ "Lighthouses of Italy: Toscana". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
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(help) - ^ Faro di Isola di Pianosa Marina Militare
- ^ Fari di Toscana
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