Punta Paratella Lighthouse
Punta Paratella Tuscany Punta Paratella Punta Paratella (Italy) | |
Location |
Gorgona Tuscany Italy |
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Coordinates | 43°26′14″N 9°54′09″E / 43.437167°N 9.902528°ECoordinates: 43°26′14″N 9°54′09″E / 43.437167°N 9.902528°E |
Year first constructed | 1937 (first) |
Automated | yes |
Foundation | concrete base |
Construction | fibreglass |
Tower shape | cylindrical tower with small balcony and light |
Markings / pattern | white tower |
Height | 5 metres (16 ft) |
Focal height | 105 metres (344 ft) |
Light source | solar power |
Range | 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi) |
Characteristic | L Fl W 10s. |
Fog signal | no |
Italy number | 1983 E.F |
Managing agent | Marina Militare[1] |
Punta Paratella Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Paratella) is an active lighthouse located on the northernmost extremity of Gorgona, one the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) from Livorno.
Description
The lighthouse consists of a cylindrical white fibreglass tower 5 metres (16 ft) high, placed at 105 metres (344 ft) above sea level. The lantern is powered by a solar unit and emits one long flash every 10 seconds visible up to 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi). The lighthouse is fully automated and is operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 1983 E.F. [1]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Punta Paratella". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
External links
- Lighthouse service of the Marina Militare (in Italian)
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