Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse

Scoglio Torre della Scuola
Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse
Scoglio Torre della Scuola
Liguria
Scoglio Torre della Scuola
Scoglio Torre della Scuola (Italy)
Location Isola della Palmaria
Portovenere
Liguria
Italy
Coordinates 44°03′06″N 9°51′31″E / 44.051681°N 9.858560°E / 44.051681; 9.858560Coordinates: 44°03′06″N 9°51′31″E / 44.051681°N 9.858560°E / 44.051681; 9.858560
Year first constructed 1920s or 1930s
Construction metal mast
Tower shape cylindrical mast
Markings / pattern white mast with light
Height 2 metres (6.6 ft)
Focal height 16 metres (52 ft)
Current lens type TD
Light source solar power
Intensity 100 w
Range 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi)
Characteristic Fl (2) W 6s.
Admiralty number E1263
NGA number 7708
Italy number 1716 E.F.
Managing agent

Marina Militare[1]

[2]

Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse (Italian: Torre della Scuola) is an active lighthouse located 243 metres (797 ft) from the north-eastern tip of Palmaria in the Gulf of La Spezia.

Description

The lighthouse is placed on a metal mast 2 metres (6.6 ft) high atop the Scola Tower and has a focal height of 16 metres (52 ft). It is fully automated and operated by the Lighthouses Service of the Marina Militare identified by the code number 1716 E.F. The lighthouse is powered by a solar unit and the lantern emits two white flashes in a six seconds period visible up to 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi).[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Lighthouses of Italy: Liguria". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Scoglio Torre della Scuola". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 27, 2018.



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