Manfredonia Lighthouse

Manfredonia Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Manfredonia) is an active lighthouse located at the debut of the east pier of the harbour of Manfredonia, in Apulia on the Adriatic Sea.

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Manfredonia Lighthouse in 2016
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Location of Manfredonia Lighthouse in Apulia
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LocationManfredonia
Apulia
Italy
Coordinates41°37′43″N 15°55′24″E
Year first constructed1868
Year first lit1947 (rebuilt)
Automatedyes
Constructionmasonry tower
Tower shapeoctagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / patternwhite tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Tower height18 metres (59 ft)
Focal height20 metres (66 ft)
Current lensType LP3
Light sourcemains power
IntensityAL 1000 W
Rangemain: 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi)
reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)
CharacteristicFl W 5s.
Admiralty numberE2276
NGA number11012
ARLHS numberITA-099
Italy number3796 E.F.
Managing agentMarina Militare[1][2]

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1868 and consists of a white octagonal prism tower, 18 metres (59 ft) high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 2-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 20 metres (66 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 5 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3796 E.F.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Lighthouses of Italy: Northern Puglia". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  2. "Manfredonia Molo di Levante Lighthouse". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 6, 2018.


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