Molfetta Lighthouse

Molfetta
Molfetta Lighthouse
Molfetta
Location of Molfetta Lighthouse in Apulia
Molfetta
Molfetta (Italy)
Location Molfetta
Apulia
Italy
Coordinates 41°12′29″N 16°35′39″E / 41.208056°N 16.59425°E / 41.208056; 16.59425Coordinates: 41°12′29″N 16°35′39″E / 41.208056°N 16.59425°E / 41.208056; 16.59425
Year first constructed 1857
Automated yes
Construction stone tower
Tower shape tapered octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern white tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Height 18 metres (59 ft)
Focal height 22 metres (72 ft)
Current lens Type LP2
Light source mains power
Range main: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi)
reserve: 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi)
Characteristic Iso W 6s.
Admiralty number E2248
NGA number 10952
ARLHS number ITA-224
Italy number 3752 E.F.
Managing agent Marina Militare[1][2]

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

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1857 and consists of a white tapered octagonal prism stone tower, 18 feet (5.5 m) high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 1-storey white circular keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 22 metres (72 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash on and off 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 managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3752 E.F. [2]

See also

References

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



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