Capo Granitola Lighthouse

Capo Granitola Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo Granitola) is an active lighthouse located on the south-western headland south of Mazzara del Vallo a region well known for its Almadraba. The tower is well placed in the nearby archeological park Cave di Cusa and is located in the municipality of Campobello di Mazara, Sicily on the Strait of Sicily.

Capo Granitola

Capo Granitola Lighthouse
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Location	Campobello di Mazara Sicily Italy
Coordinates	37°33′57″N 12°39′43″E
Year first constructed	1865
Construction	masonry tower
Tower shape	cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern atop a 1-storey keeper's house
Markings / pattern	white tower and lantern, grey metallic lantern dome
Tower height	35 metres (115 ft)
Focal height	37 metres (121 ft)
Current lens	Type OF 1400 Focal length: 700mm
Light source	mains power
Intensity	main: AL 1000 W reserve: LABI 100 W
Range	main: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi) reserve: 13 nautical miles (24 km; 15 mi)
Characteristic	L Fl W 10s.
Fog signal	no
Admiralty number	E1930
NGA number	10092
ARLHS number	ITA-024
Italy number	3010 E.F.
Managing agent	Marina Militare[1][2]

Description

The lighthouse, built in 1865, consists of a cylindrical tower, 35 metres (115 ft) high, with balcony and lantern rising from a 1-storey keeper's house. The tower, decorated with local stone, and the lantern are painted white; the lantern dome grey metallic. The lantern is positioned at 37 metres (121 ft) above sea level and emits one long white flash in a 10 seconds period visible up to a distance of 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3010 E.F.[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy

References

1. "Lighthouses of Italy: Western Siicily". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
2. "Capo Granitola". Marina Militare. Retrieved April 11, 2018.

External links

• Servizio Fari Marina Militare