Punta Stilo Lighthouse

Punta Stilo
Punta Stilo Lighthouse
Punta Stilo
Calabria
Punta Stilo
Punta Stilo (Italy)
Location Punta Stilo
Monasterace
Calabria
Italy
Coordinates 38°26′51″N 16°34′39″E / 38.447556°N 16.5775°E / 38.447556; 16.5775Coordinates: 38°26′51″N 16°34′39″E / 38.447556°N 16.5775°E / 38.447556; 16.5775
Year first constructed 1887
Automated yes
Construction masonry tower
Tower shape octagonal prism tower with double balcony and lantern attached to 1-storey keeper's house
Markings / pattern black and white horizontal bands, grey lantern dome
Height 15 metres (49 ft)
Focal height 54 metres (177 ft)
Current lens type OR 250
Light source mains power
Range main: 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi)
reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
Characteristic Fl (3) W 15s.
Admiralty number E2108
NGA number 10584
ARLHS number ITA-147
Italy number 3388 E.F.
Managing agent Marina Militare[1][2]

Punta Stilo Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Stilo) is an active lighthouse on the Ionian Sea along the coast of Calabria in the municipality of Monasterace.

Description

The works to build the tower started in 1891 and the light was lit the first time in May 1895.[3] The tower, attached to 1-storey keeper’s house, has an octagonal prism shape and it is built in masonry. It is white painted with black horizontal bands, has a height of 15 metres (49 ft) and is placed at 54 metres (177 ft) above sea level. The lighthouse emits three white flashes in a 15 seconds period visible up to 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi). The light is operated by the Lighthouses Service of Marina Militare identified by the code number 3388 E.F.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Punta Stilo". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  3. ↑ Il Faro ViviKaulon. Retrieved February 27, 2018


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