Punta Cala Scirocco Lighthouse

Punta Cala Scirocco
Map
LocationGorgona
Tuscany
Italy
Coordinates43°25′14″N 9°54′03″E / 43.420528°N 9.900778°E / 43.420528; 9.900778
Tower
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionfibreglass
Height5 metres (16 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with small balcony and light
Markingswhite tower
Power sourcesolar power Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare[1]
Light
Focal height45 metres (148 ft)
IntensityLABI 40 W
Range9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi)
CharacteristicFl (2) W 10s.
Italy no.1992 E.F

Punta Cala Scirocco Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Cala Scirocco) is an active lighthouse located on the southernmost extremity of Gorgona, one of the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) from Livorno.

Description

The lighthouse consists of a cylindrical white fibreglass tower 5 metres (16 ft) high, placed at 45 metres (148 ft) above sea level. The lantern is powered by a solar unit and emits two white flashes every 10 seconds visible up to 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi). The lighthouse is fully automated and is operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 1992 E.F.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Punta Cala Scirocco". Marina Militare. Retrieved 1 March 2018.



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