Punta Stilo Lighthouse
 Punta Stilo Lighthouse | |
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| Location | Punta Stilo Monasterace Calabria Italy |
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| Coordinates | 38°26′51″N 16°34′39″E / 38.447556°N 16.5775°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1887 |
| Construction | masonry tower |
| Automated | yes |
| Height | 15 metres (49 ft) |
| Shape | octagonal prism tower with double balcony and lantern attached to 1-storey keeper's house |
| Markings | black and white horizontal bands, grey lantern dome |
| Power source | mains electricity  |
| Operator | Marina Militare[1][2] |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 54 metres (177 ft) |
| Light source | mains power |
| Range | main: 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi) reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (3) W 15s. |
| Italy no. | 3388 E.F. |
Punta Stilo Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Stilo) is an active lighthouse on the Ionian Sea along the coast of Calabria in the municipality of Monasterace.
Description
The works to build the tower started in 1891 and the light was lit the first time in May 1895.[3] The tower, attached to 1-storey keeper’s house, has an octagonal prism shape and it is built in masonry. It is white painted with black horizontal bands, has a height of 15 metres (49 ft) and is placed at 54 metres (177 ft) above sea level. The lighthouse emits three white flashes in a 15 seconds period visible up to 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi). The light is operated by the Lighthouses Service of Marina Militare identified by the code number 3388 E.F.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ a b "Punta Stilo". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ Il Faro ViviKaulon. Retrieved February 27, 2018
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