Castello Normanno Lighthouse
Castello Normanno Lighthouse (Italian: Faro delCastello Normanno) is an active lighthouse located in Castellammare del Golfo at the northern extremity of the tip of the harbour.
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Location | Castellammare del Golfo Sicily Italy |
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Coordinates | 38°01′51″N 12°52′55″E |
Year first lit | 1901 |
Construction | concrete equipment building |
Tower shape | quadrangular building with lantern atop a mediaeval fortification |
Markings / pattern | white lantern |
Tower height | 4 metres (13 ft) |
Focal height | 19 metres (62 ft) |
Current lens | type TD |
Light source | mains power |
Intensity | LABI 100 W |
Range | 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl (2) W 10s. |
Admiralty number | E1992 |
NGA number | 9968 |
Italy number | 3182 E.F. |
Managing agent | Marina Militare[1][2] |
Description
The lighthouse was activated in 1901 and consists of a concrete equipment construction, 4 metres (13 ft) high, atop a mediaeval fortification. The white lantern is positioned on the flat roof of the building at 19 metres (62 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated, powered by a solar unit and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2922 E.F.[2]
References
- "Lighthouses of Italy: Western Sicily". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
- "Castello Normanno". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
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