Manfredonia Lighthouse

Manfredonia
Manfredonia Lighthouse in 2016
Manfredonia
Location of Manfredonia Lighthouse in Apulia
Manfredonia
Manfredonia (Italy)
Location Manfredonia
Apulia
Italy
Coordinates 41°37′43″N 15°55′24″E / 41.628726°N 15.923296°E / 41.628726; 15.923296Coordinates: 41°37′43″N 15°55′24″E / 41.628726°N 15.923296°E / 41.628726; 15.923296
Year first constructed 1868
Year first lit 1947 (rebuilt)
Automated yes
Construction masonry tower
Tower shape octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern white tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Height 18 metres (59 ft)
Focal height 20 metres (66 ft)
Current lens Type LP3
Light source mains power
Range main: 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi)
reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)
Characteristic Fl W 5s.
Admiralty number E2276
NGA number 11012
ARLHS number ITA-099
Italy number 3796 E.F.
Managing agent Marina Militare[1][2]

Manfredonia Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Manfredonia) is an active lighthouse located at the debut of the east pier of the harbour of Manfredonia, in Apulia on the Adriatic Sea.

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1868 and consists of a white octagonal prism tower, 18 metres (59 ft) high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 2-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 20 metres (66 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 5 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3796 E.F. [2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Lighthouses of Italy: Northern Puglia". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Manfredonia Molo di Levante Lighthouse". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 6, 2018.



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