Punta Tagliamento Lighthouse

Punta Tagliamento Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Tagliamento) is a lighthhose in Bibione a frazione of San Michele al Tagliamento, Veneto on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. It is placed on the beach protected by several seawalls placed as erosion control.

Punta Tagliamento
Punta Tagliamento Lighthouse
Punta Tagliamento
Veneto
Punta Tagliamento
Punta Tagliamento (Italy)
LocationBibione
Veneto
Italy
Coordinates45°38′11″N 13°05′51″E
Year first constructed1913
Automated1973
Constructionconcrete tower
Tower shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / patternwhite tower and lantern
Tower height72 feet (22 m)
Focal height69 feet (21 m)
Current lensType TD
Focal length: 187.5 mm
Light sourcemains power
Intensitymain: AL 1000 w
reserve: LABI 100 W
Rangemain: 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi)
reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
CharacteristicFl (3) W 10s.
Admiralty numberE2508
NGA number11572
ARLHS numberITA-148
Italy number4288 E.F.[1][2]
Managing agentMarina Militare

History

The lighthouse was built in 1913 on the Venetian side of the mouth of the Tagliamento river, which at that time was the northern border of the Kingdom of Italy. In 1917 the light was destroyed by a bombing during World War I but it was suddenly rebuilt; in 1952 the plant was electrified and in 1973 was completely automated.[3] The lighthouse is formed by a concrete white tower 21 metres (69 ft) high adjacent to a two-story white and ochre keeper's house completely restored in June 2015 which will be used in part to accommodate a Museum, cultural events and to celebrate marriage too. [4] The light is active, fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 4288 E.F.

See also

References
  1. "Faro di Punta Tagliamento". Marina Militare. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
  2. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Eastern Italy". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  3. "Il Faro di Punta Tagliamento". Comune di San Michel al Tagliamento. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
  4. "Restaurato il Faro". La Nuova di Venezia e Mestre. Retrieved 21 May 2019.



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