Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse

Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo dell'Armi) is an active lighthouse in Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. Located along the cliffs of the headland, in the comune of Motta San Giovanni, it is an important reference for ships coming into the Strait of Sicily from the south.[3]

Capo dell'Armi
Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse
Capo dell'Armi
Calabria
Capo dell'Armi
Capo dell'Armi (Italy)
LocationReggio Calabria
Italy
Coordinates37°57′16″N 15°40′45″E
Year first lit1867
Constructionmasonry tower
Tower shapeoctagonal tower rising on a 2-story building
Markings / patternwhite tower and lantern, grey lantern dome
Tower height12 metres (39 ft)
Focal height95 metres (312 ft)[1]
Current lensType OR 250
Focal length: 125mm
Light sourcemains power
IntensityAL 1000 W
Rangemain: 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi)
reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
CharacteristicFl(2) W 10s 
Admiralty numberE1780
NGA number9744
ARLHS numberITA-014
Italy number3380 E.F[2]
Managing agentMarina Militare

Description

The lighthouse, built in 1867 and renovated in 1959, consists of an octagonal masonry tower, 12 metres (39 ft) high, with balcony and lantern rising from a 2-storey brick keeper's house. The tower is painted white and the lantern dome in grey metallic.

The light is positioned at 95 metres (312 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3380 E.F.[2]

See also

References
  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  2. "Capo dell'Armi". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  3. "A.R.I. - Faro di Capo dell'Armi". Retrieved February 8, 2010.


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