Pianosa Lighthouse

Pianosa lighthouse

Location	Pianosa Island Tuscany Italy
Coordinates	42°35′09″N 10°05′46″E
Tower
Constructed	1864
Foundation	masonry base
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[1]
Light
First lit	October 1, 1865
Focal height	42 metres (138 ft)
Lens	Type TD
Intensity	main: AL 1000 W reserve: LABI 100 W
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.[2]

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.[3]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy
• Pianosa
• Tuscan Archipelago

References

1. "Isola di Pianosa". Marina Militare. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
2. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Tuscany". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
3. "I Fari dell'Arcipelago Toscano". Il Mondo dei fari. Retrieved 18 May 2019.

External links

• Servizio Fari Marina Militare