Isola Sant'Andrea Lighthouse

Isola Sant'Andrea Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Isola Sant'Andrea) is an active lighthouse located on a flat islet, the Isola Sant'Andrea, positioned at 0.8 nautical miles (1.5 km; 0.92 mi) from Gallipoli on the Ionian Sea.

Isola Sant'Andrea
Isola Sant'Andrea Lighthouse
Isola Sant'Andrea
Apulia
Isola Sant'Andrea
Isola Sant'Andrea (Italy)
LocationGallipoli
Apulia
Italy
Coordinates40°02′50″N 17°56′44″E
Year first constructed1865
Automatedyes
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionconcrete tower
Tower shapeoctagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / patternwhite tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Tower height43 metres (141 ft)
Focal height45 metres (148 ft)
Current lensType OR250
focal length: 125 mm
Light sourcesolar power
Intensitymain: AL 250 W
reserve: MRB 300LED
Rangemain: 19 nautical miles (35 km; 22 mi)
reserve: 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi)
CharacteristicFl (2) W 10s.
Admiralty numberE2168
NGA number10760
ARLHS numberITA-084
Italy number3562 E.F.
Managing agentMarina Militare[1][2]

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1865 and consists of a white octagonal prism tower, 43 feet (13 m) high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 2-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 45 metres (148 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 19 nautical miles (35 km; 22 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3562 E.F.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Lighthouses of Italy: Southern Apulia". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  2. "Isola Sant'Andrea". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 5, 2018.


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