Pianosa Lighthouse

Pianosa Lighthouse (Faro di Isola Pianosa) is an active lighthouse located on the east side of Pianosa Island.

Isola Pianosa
Pianosa lighthouse
Isola Pianosa
Tuscany
Isola Pianosa
Isola Pianosa (Italy)
LocationPianosa Island
Tuscany
Italy
Coordinates42°35′09″N 10°05′46″E
Year first constructed1864
Year first litOctober 1, 1865
Constructionbrick tower
Tower shapecylindrical tower with lantern and gallery atop a 2-storey keeper’s house
Markings / patternwhite building and tower
Tower height19 metres (62 ft)
Focal height42 metres (138 ft)
Current lensType TD
Light sourcemains power
Intensitymain: AL 1000 W
reserve: LABI 100 W
Rangemain: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi)
reserve: 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi)
CharacteristicFl (2) W 10s.
Fog signalno
Admiralty numberE1448
NGA number8968
ARLHS numberITA-212[1]
Italy number2088 E.F
Managing agentMarina 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]

See also

References

  1. "Lighthouses of Italy: Toscana". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  2. "Isola di Pianosa". Marina Militare. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  3. "I Fari dell'Arcipelago Toscano". Il Mondo dei fari. Retrieved 18 May 2019.


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