Pianosa lighthouse
LocationPianosa Island
Tuscany
Italy
Coordinates42°35′09″N 10°05′46″E / 42.585727°N 10.096149°E / 42.585727; 10.096149
Tower
Constructed1864
Foundationmasonry base
Constructionbrick tower
Height19 metres (62 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with lantern and gallery atop a 2-storey keeper’s house
Markingswhite building and tower
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare[1]
Light
First litOctober 1, 1865
Focal height42 metres (138 ft)
LensType TD
Intensitymain: AL 1000 W
reserve: LABI 100 W
Rangemain: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi)
reserve: 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi)
CharacteristicFl (2) W 10s.
Italy no.2088 E.F

Pianosa Lighthouse (Faro di Isola Pianosa) is an active lighthouse located on the east side of Pianosa Island.[2]

Description

The lighthouse entered service on 1 October 1865, is currently operated by the Marina Militare. The structure is identified by the code number 2088 E.F. The lighthouse is a two-story building surmounted by a white cylindrical tower 19 metres (62 ft) high with balcony and lantern positioned at 42 metres (138 ft) above sea level. The light emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period visible at 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) of distance.[3]

See also

References

  1. "Isola di Pianosa". Marina Militare. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  2. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Tuscany". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  3. "I Fari dell'Arcipelago Toscano". Il Mondo dei fari. Retrieved 18 May 2019.


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