Torre Sant'Andrea di Missipezza Lighthouse

Torre Sant'Andrea di Missipezza

Torre Sant'Andrea di Missipezza Lighthouse
Location	Torre Sant'Andrea Apulia Italy
Coordinates	40°15′19″N 18°26′42″E
Tower
Constructed	1932
Construction	masonry building
Height	16 metres (52 ft)
Shape	quadrangular building with lantern atop
Markings	seaward side painted in black and white checkerboard pattern, metallic grey lantern dome
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Marina Militare[1][2]
Light
First lit	1936
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	Fl(2) WR 7s.
Italy no.	3608 E.F.

Torre Sant'Andrea di Missipezza Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Torre Sant'Andrea di Missipezza) is an active lighthouse in the frazione of Torre Sant'Andrea in the municipality of Melendugno.

Description

The light house consists of a lantern placed atop a massive masonry old defence tower with the seaward side painted with white and black checkerboard pattern, the other three sides are painted in white. The lighthouse was activated in 1936 and is 16 metres (52 ft) high; the lantern is positioned at a height of 24 metres (79 ft) above sea level. The lighthouse is fully automated and operated by the Lighthouses Service of Marina Militare, identified by the Country code number 3688 E.F. The light emits two white or red flashes, depending on direction, in a seven seconds period visible up to 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi).[1]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy

References

1. "Torre Sant'Andrea di Missipezza". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
2. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Southern Puglia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 27, 2018.

External links

• Servizio Fari Marina Militare