Civitanova Marche Lighthouse

Civitanova Marche Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Civitanova Marche) is an active lighthouse located in front of the Port of Civitanova Marche, Marche on the Adriatic Sea.

Civitanova Marche
Chiesa del Cristo Re
Civitanova Marche
Location of Civitanova Marche Lighthouse in the Marche
Civitanova Marche
Civitanova Marche (Italy)
LocationCivitanova Marche
Marche
Italy
Coordinates43°18′38″N 13°43′41″E
Year first constructed1967
Automatedyes
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionmasonry church bell tower
Tower shapecylindrical bell tower with gallery and tented roof
Markings / patternred brick bell tower, green tented roof
Tower height46 metres (151 ft)
Focal height42 metres (138 ft)
Current lensType TD
Light sourcemains power
IntensityMaxiHalo-60 II EFF
Range11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
CharacteristicFl (4) W 20s.
Admiralty numberE2337.6
NGA number11208
Italy number3912 E.F.
Managing agentMarina Militare[1][2]

History

The lighthouse is settled on the bell tower of the Church of Cristo Re; the construction of the church begun in 1933 on plan of Gustavo Stainer but was completed only in the 1980s. The bell tower was built on project of Dante Tassotti and the lighthouse was activated in 1967.

Description

The structure consists of a red bricks cylindrical tower, 46 feet (14 m) high, with the lantern placed on the balcony accessible climbing 285 steps or with a lift. The lantern is positioned at 43 metres (141 ft) above sea level and emits four white flashes in a 20 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3912 E.F.[2][3]

See also

References
  1. "Lighthouses of Italy: Eastern Italy". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
  2. "Fanale su Chiesa di Cristo Re". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
  3. "Chiesa di Cristo Re". Comune di Citanova Marche. Retrieved March 16, 2018.


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