Punta Pezzo Lighthouse
Punta Pezzo Lighthouse (Faro di Punta Pezzo) is an active lighthouse located in Punta Pezzo, the closest point of Calabria to Sicily.
 The white and red lighthouse | |
  Punta Pezzo Calabria  Punta Pezzo Punta Pezzo (Italy) | |
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| Location | Villa San Giovanni Calabria Italy |
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| Coordinates | 38°13′52″N 15°38′12″E |
| Year first constructed | 1883 (first) |
| Year first lit | 1953 (current) |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Tower shape | cylindrical tower and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | white tower with red horizontal bands |
| Tower height | 23 metres (75 ft) |
| Focal height | 26 metres (85 ft) |
| Current lens | type OR 250 Focal length: 125mm |
| Light source | mains power |
| Intensity | AL 1000 W |
| Range | main: 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi) reserve: 13 nautical miles (24 km; 15 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (3) R 15s. |
| Admiralty number | E1770 |
| NGA number | 9720 |
| ARLHS number | ITA-139 |
| Italy number | 2720 E.F[1][2] |
| Managing agent | Marina Militare |
Description
The lighthouse consists of a 23 metres (75 ft) high cylindrical tower with red and white horizontal stripes, built in the 1953 and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 2720 E.F.. The rotating optical lantern emits three red flashes in a 15 seconds period visible at 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi) of distance. In exceptional cases, the light is yellow, and visible for 18 nautical miles (33 km).
See also
References
- "Punta Pezzo". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
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