Scilla Lighthouse
 Scilla lighthouse | |
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| Location | Reggio Calabria Calabria Italy |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38°15′23″N 15°42′52″E / 38.256345°N 15.714561°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1913 |
| Construction | masonry tower |
| Height | 6 metres (20 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with gallery and lantern |
| Markings | white tower with a black band at the base, grey metallic lantern dome |
| Power source | mains electricity  |
| Operator | Marina Militare |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1913 |
| Focal height | 72 metres (236 ft) |
| Light source | mains power |
| Range | main: 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi) reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 5s. |
| Italy no. | 2712 E.F[1] [2] |
Scilla Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Scilla) is an active lighthouse in Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. It is located on a terrace of Castello Ruffo di Scilla, in the town of Scilla on the Strait of Messina.
Description
The light is important in directing ships onto the Strait from the north.
Built in 1913, it has a small cylindrical tower, 6 metres high, painted white with a black base. At the top is the lantern surrounded by the gallery. The lighthouse has a focal plane of 72 metres.[3] [4]
See also
References
- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ^ Faro di Scilla sul Castello Marina Militare
- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- ^ Scilla Lighthouse Marina Militare
External links
- Servizio Fari Marina Militare Template:It icon
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