Punta Cala Scirocco Lighthouse
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| Location | Gorgona Tuscany Italy |
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| Coordinates | 43°25′14″N 9°54′03″E / 43.420528°N 9.900778°E |
| Tower | |
| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | fibreglass |
| Height | 5 metres (16 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with small balcony and light |
| Markings | white tower |
| Power source | solar power  |
| Operator | Marina Militare[1] |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 45 metres (148 ft) |
| Intensity | LABI 40 W |
| Range | 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (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
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
- ^ Marina Militare. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
External links
- Servizio Fari Marina Militare (in Italian)
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