Punta Pezzo Lighthouse
 The white and red lighthouse | |
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| Location | Villa San Giovanni Calabria Italy |
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| Coordinates | 38°13′52″N 15°38′12″E / 38.231071°N 15.636593°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1883 (first) |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Height | 23 metres (75 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower and lantern |
| Markings | white tower with red horizontal bands |
| Power source | mains electricity  |
| Operator | Marina Militare |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1953 (current) |
| Focal height | 26 metres (85 ft) |
| Light source | mains power |
| Range | main: 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi) reserve: 13 nautical miles (24 km; 15 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (3) R 15s. |
| Italy no. | 2720 E.F[1][2] |
Punta Pezzo Lighthouse (Faro di Punta Pezzo) is an active lighthouse located in Punta Pezzo, the closest point of Calabria to Sicily.
Description
The lighthouse consists of a 23 metres (75 ft) high cylindrical tower with red and white horizontal stripes, built in the 1953 and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 2720 E.F.. The rotating optical lantern emits three red flashes in a 15 seconds period visible at 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi) of distance. In exceptional cases, the light is yellow, and visible for 18 nautical miles (33 km).
See also
References
- ^ "Punta Pezzo". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
External links
- Servizio Fari Marina Militare Template:It icon
- Picture of Punta Pezzo Lighthouse
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