Punta Pezzo Lighthouse

Punta Pezzo
The white and red lighthouse
Map
LocationVilla San Giovanni
Calabria
Italy
Coordinates38°13′52″N 15°38′12″E / 38.231071°N 15.636593°E / 38.231071; 15.636593
Tower
Constructed1883 (first)
Constructionconcrete tower
Height23 metres (75 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower and lantern
Markingswhite tower with red horizontal bands
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare
Light
First lit1953 (current)
Focal height26 metres (85 ft)
Lenstype OR 250
Focal length: 125mm
IntensityAL 1000 W
Rangemain: 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi)
reserve: 13 nautical miles (24 km; 15 mi)
CharacteristicFl (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

  1. ^ "Punta Pezzo". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  2. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
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