Torre San Giovanni di Ugento Lighthouse

Torre San Giovanni di Ugento

Torre San Giovanni Lighthouse
Location	Ugento Apulia Italy
Coordinates	39°53′11″N 18°06′50″E
Tower
Constructed	1565
Construction	stone tower
Height	22 metres (72 ft)
Shape	triangular prism tower with lantern atop fortified watch tower
Markings	black and white checker board pattern, grey lantern
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Marina Militare[1][2]
Light
First lit	1932
Focal height	24 metres (79 ft)
Lens	type TD
Intensity	AL 1000 W
Range	main: 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
Characteristic	Iso WR 4s.
Italy no.	3584 E.F.

Torre San Giovanni di Ugento Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Torre di San Giovanni di Ugento) is an active lighthouse located in Torre San Giovanni, in front of the Marina, on the south-western coast of the Salento Peninsula, on the Ionian Sea.

Description

The lighthouse was activated in 1932 and consists of a lantern mounted atop an octagonal tower, 22 metres (72 ft) high, dedicated to San Giovanni, built in 1565 by Charles V. The front of the massive tower is painted in a bold black and white checkerboard pattern. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 24 metres (79 ft) above sea level and emits white or red isophase flash in a 4 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3310 E.F.[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy
• Torre San Giovanni

References

1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Southern Puglia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
2. "Torre San Giovanni". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 4, 2018.

External links

• Servizio Fari Marina Militare