Pianosa Lighthouse

Isola Pianosa
Pianosa lighthouse
Isola Pianosa
Tuscany
Isola Pianosa
Isola Pianosa (Italy)
Location Pianosa Island
Tuscany
Italy
Coordinates 42°35′09″N 10°05′46″E / 42.585727°N 10.096149°E / 42.585727; 10.096149Coordinates: 42°35′09″N 10°05′46″E / 42.585727°N 10.096149°E / 42.585727; 10.096149
Year first constructed 1864
Year first lit October 1, 1865
Construction brick tower
Tower shape cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery atop a 2-storey keeper’s house
Markings / pattern white building and tower
Height 19 metres (62 ft)
Focal height 42 metres (138 ft)
Light source mains power
Range main: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi)
reserve: 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi)
Characteristic Fl (2) W 10s.
Fog signal no
Admiralty number E1448
NGA number 8968
ARLHS number ITA-212[1]
Italy number 2088 E.F
Managing agent Marina Militare

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

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. [2][3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Lighthouses of Italy: Toscana". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  2. ↑ Faro di Isola di Pianosa Marina Militare
  3. ↑ Fari di Toscana


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