Punta Stilo Lighthouse
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.
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| Location | Punta Stilo Monasterace Calabria Italy |
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| Coordinates | 38°26′51″N 16°34′39″E |
| 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 |
| Tower height | 15 metres (49 ft) |
| Focal height | 54 metres (177 ft) |
| Current lens | type OR 250 |
| Light source | mains power |
| Intensity | AL 1000 W |
| 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] |
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
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- "Punta Stilo". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- Il Faro ViviKaulon. Retrieved February 27, 2018
External links
- Servizio Fari Marina Militare (in Italian)
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