Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse

Castello d'Ischia
Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse
Castello d'Ischia
Location of Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse in Campania
Castello d'Ischia
Castello d'Ischia (Italy)
Location Ischia
Campania
Italy
Coordinates 40°43′56″N 13°57′56″E / 40.732139°N 13.965694°E / 40.732139; 13.965694Coordinates: 40°43′56″N 13°57′56″E / 40.732139°N 13.965694°E / 40.732139; 13.965694
Year first constructed 1913
Automated yes
Foundation stone wall
Construction stone bastion
Markings / pattern grey metallic lantern
Height 3 metres (9.8 ft)
Focal height 82 metres (269 ft)
Current lens Type TD
Light source mains power
Range main: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi)
reserve: 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi)
Characteristic L Fl W 6s.
Admiralty number E1608
NGA number 9356
ARLHS number ITA-178
Italy number 2370 E.F.
Managing agent Marina Militare[1][2]

Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Castello d'Ischia) is an active lighthouse located in the municipality of Ischia, Campania on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Description

The lighthouse was established in 1913 and consist of a lantern mounted on a steep bastion, toward the seaside, of the Aragonese castle built in the 15th century. The lantern, 3 feet (0.91 m) high, is positioned at 82 metres (269 ft) above sea level and emits a long white flash in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2370 E.F. [2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Campania and Lazio". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 8, 2018.



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