Torre San Giovanni di Ugento Lighthouse

Torre San Giovanni di Ugento
Torre San Giovanni Lighthouse
Torre San Giovanni di Ugento
Apulia
Torre San Giovanni di Ugento
Torre San Giovanni di Ugento (Italy)
Location Ugento
Apulia
Italy
Coordinates 39°53′11″N 18°06′50″E / 39.886389°N 18.113778°E / 39.886389; 18.113778Coordinates: 39°53′11″N 18°06′50″E / 39.886389°N 18.113778°E / 39.886389; 18.113778
Year first constructed 1565
Year first lit 1932
Construction stone tower
Tower shape triangular prism tower with lantern atop fortified watch tower
Markings / pattern black and white checker board pattern, grey lantern
Height 22 metres (72 ft)
Focal height 24 metres (79 ft)
Current lens type TD
Light source mains power
Range main: 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi)
reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
Characteristic Iso WR 4s.
Admiralty number E2174
NGA number 10776
ARLHS number ITA-171
Italy number 3584 E.F.
Managing agent Marina Militare[1][2]

Torre San Giovanni di Ugento Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Torre di San Giovanni di Ugento) is an active lighthouse located in Torre San Giovanni, in front of the Marina, on the south-western coast of the Salento Peninsula, on the Ionian Sea.

Description

The lighthouse was activated in 1932 and consists of a lantern mounted atop an octagonal tower, 22 metres (72 ft) high, dedicated to San Giovanni, built in 1565 by Charles V. The front of the massive tower is painted in a bold black and white checkerboard pattern. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 24 metres (79 ft) above sea level and emits white or red isophase flash in a 4 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3310 E.F. [2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Lighthouses of Italy: Southern Puglia". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Torre San Giovanni". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 4, 2018.



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