Pianosa Lighthouse
Pianosa Lighthouse (Faro di Isola Pianosa) is an active lighthouse located on the east side of Pianosa Island.
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| Location | Pianosa Island Tuscany Italy |
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| Coordinates | 42°35′09″N 10°05′46″E |
| Year first constructed | 1864 |
| Year first lit | October 1, 1865 |
| Construction | brick tower |
| Tower shape | cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery atop a 2-storey keeper’s house |
| Markings / pattern | white building and tower |
| Tower height | 19 metres (62 ft) |
| Focal height | 42 metres (138 ft) |
| Current lens | Type TD |
| Light source | mains power |
| Intensity | main: AL 1000 W reserve: LABI 100 W |
| Range | main: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) reserve: 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) W 10s. |
| Fog signal | no |
| Admiralty number | E1448 |
| NGA number | 8968 |
| ARLHS number | ITA-212[1] |
| Italy number | 2088 E.F |
| Managing agent | Marina Militare[2] |
Description
The lighthouse entered service on 1 October 1865, is currently operated by the Marina Militare. The structure is identified by the code number 2088 E.F. The lighthouse is a two-story building surmounted by a white cylindrical tower 19 metres (62 ft) high with balcony and lantern positioned at 42 metres (138 ft) above sea level. The light emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period visible at 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) of distance.[3]
References
- "Lighthouses of Italy: Toscana". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- "Isola di Pianosa". Marina Militare. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- "I Fari dell'Arcipelago Toscano". Il Mondo dei fari. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
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