Punta Vagno Lighthouse

Punta Vagno Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Vagno) is an active lighthouse located on the same name Cape at the east entrance of the Port of Genoa, Liguria on the Ligurian Sea.

Punta Vagno
Punta Vagno Lighthouse
Punta Vagno
Location of Punta Vagno Lighthouse in Liguria
Punta Vagno
Punta Vagno (Italy)
LocationGenoa
Liguria
Italy
Coordinates44°23′31″N 8°57′10″E
Year first constructed1931
Automatedyes
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionmasonry tower
Tower shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / patternwhite tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Tower height8 metres (26 ft)
Focal height26 metres (85 ft)
Current lensType TD
focal length: 187.5 mm
Light sourcemains power
Intensitymain: AL 1000 W
reserve: LABI 100 W
Rangemain: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi)
reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
CharacteristicL Fl (3) W 15s.
Admiralty numberE1230
NGA number7580
ARLHS numberITA-151
Italy number1575 E.F.
Managing agentMarina Militare[1][2]

Description

The lighthouse was built at the end of 19th century, but was activated on October 10, 1931, and consists of a white masonry tapered cylindrical tower, 8 feet (2.4 m) high, with balcony and lantern. The tower was destroyed during World War II and was rebuilt in 1948. The lantern is painted in white, the dome in grey metallic, and is positioned at 26 metres (85 ft) above sea level and emits three long white flashes in a 15 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 1575 E.F.[2][3]

See also

References
  1. "Lighthouses of Italy: Liguria". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
  2. "Punta Vagno". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
  3. "Faro di Punta Vagno". Genova Qui. Retrieved March 14, 2018.


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