Capo Rizzuto Lighthouse

Capo Rizzuto
Capo Rizzuto Lighthouse in 2009
Capo Rizzuto
Location of Capo Rizzuto Lighthouse in Calabria
Capo Rizzuto
Capo Rizzuto (Italy)
Location Isola di Capo Rizzuto
Calabria
Italy
Coordinates 38°53′43″N 17°05′34″E / 38.895194°N 17.092861°E / 38.895194; 17.092861Coordinates: 38°53′43″N 17°05′34″E / 38.895194°N 17.092861°E / 38.895194; 17.092861
Year first constructed 1906
Automated yes
Construction masonry tower
Tower shape octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern white tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Height 17 metres (56 ft)
Focal height 37 metres (121 ft)
Current lens Type OF
Light source mains power
Range main: 17 nautical miles (31 km; 20 mi)
reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
Characteristic L Fl (2) WR 10s.
Admiralty number E2112
NGA number 10596
ARLHS number ITA-033
Italy number 3396 E.F.
Managing agent Marina Militare[1][2]

Capo Rizzuto Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo Rizzuto) is an active lighthouse located on the promontory with the same name in the municipality of Isola di Capo Rizzuto in Calabria on the Ionian Sea.

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1906 and consists of a white octagonal prism masonry tower, 17 feet (5.2 m) high, with balcony and lantern, attached to the seaside front of a 1-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 37 metres (121 ft) above sea level and emits two long white or red flashes, depending from the direction, in a 10 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 17 nautical miles (31 km; 20 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3396 E.F. [2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  2. 1 2 "Punta San Cataldo di Lecce Lighthouse". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 7, 2018.



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