Murano lighthouse
LocationMurano, Veneto, Italy
Coordinates45°27′10″N 12°21′17″E / 45.45279°N 12.3546°E / 45.45279; 12.3546
Tower
Constructed1912 Edit this on Wikidata
Constructionconcrete (foundation), stone (tower) Edit this on Wikidata
Height35 m (115 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Markingswhite Edit this on Wikidata, stripe (2, black, horizontal) Edit this on Wikidata
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorItalian Navy Edit this on Wikidata
Murano Range Rear light
First lit1934 Edit this on Wikidata
Focal height37 m (121 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
LensType TD 800
Focal length: 400mm
Range20 nmi (37 km; 23 mi) (main light), 17 nmi (31 km; 20 mi) (auxiliary light) Edit this on Wikidata
CharacteristicOc W 6s Edit this on Wikidata
Italy no.4177.2 E.F
Murano Directional light
Focal height35 m (115 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
LensType PD
Range20 nmi (37 km; 23 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
CharacteristicFl W 6s Edit this on Wikidata
Italy no.4177.1 E.F

Murano Lighthouse (Italian: Faro dell'Isola di Murano) is an active lighthouse located in the south east part of the island of Murano in the Venetian Lagoon on the Adriatic Sea.

Description

The first lighthouse, built in 1912, was a metal skeletal tower on piles, which was deactivated in 1934 when became operational the current. The lighthouse consists of a two-stages cylindrical stone tower, 35 metres (115 ft) high, with double balcony and lantern. The tower is painted white, on the upper stage are painted two black horizontal bands facing the range line, on the east side, in order to have the lighthouse more visible during the day.

The Range Rear light is positioned at 37 metres (121 ft) above sea level and emits an occulting white light in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 17 nautical miles (31 km; 20 mi).[1][2] The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 4177.2 E.F.

The Directional light is positioned at 35 metres (115 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi).[3] The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 4177.1 E.F.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Venice and Trieste". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Murano Allineamento Posteriore". Marina Militare. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Murano asse canale navigabile". Marina Militare. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Mappa dei fari Italiani". ARI Genova. Retrieved June 16, 2018.


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