Scoglietto Lighthouse

Scoglietto
Scoglietto Lighthouse
Scoglietto
Tuscany
Scoglietto
Scoglietto (Italy)
Location Portoferraio
Coordinates 42°49′43″N 10°19′52″E / 42.828556°N 10.331056°E / 42.828556; 10.331056Coordinates: 42°49′43″N 10°19′52″E / 42.828556°N 10.331056°E / 42.828556; 10.331056
Year first constructed 1910 (first)
Year first lit 1945 (current)
Construction stone tower
Tower shape two-stage cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern unpainted tower, white lantern
Height 8 metres (26 ft)
Focal height 24 metres (79 ft)
Light source solar power
Range 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi)
Characteristic Fl (2) W 6s.
Admiralty number E1410
NGA number 8892
ARLHS number ITA-257
Italy number 2068 E.F.
Managing agent Marina Militare[1][2]

Scoglietto Lighthouse Italian: Faro dello Scoglietto is an active lighthouse located on the summit of a rocky islet without vegetation located in front of Portoferraio in the Piombino Channel at 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) from Punta Capo Bianco and 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from Punta Falconaia.

Description

The first historic lighthouse was established in 1910, it was reconstructed in 1945 because destroyed during World War II. The lighthouse is a small, square, stone keeper's cottage with the cylindrical stone tower, 8 metres (26 ft) high, positioned at one corner; it has a balcony, and the lantern is at 24 metres (79 ft) above sea level. The lighthouse is powered by a solar power unit and the lantern emits a group of two alternating white flashes in a six-second period visible up to 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi). The lighthouse is fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 2068 E.F.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Sommità". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Lighthouses of Italy: Toscana". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 28, 2018.



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