Scilla Lighthouse
Scilla Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Scilla) is an active lighthouse in Calabria just opposite of Capo Peloro Lighthouse which is on the Sicilian coast; both lighthouses direct the ships from the north into the Strait of Messina. The lighthouse is settled on the seaward side terrace of the Castello Ruffo di Scilla, in the town of Scilla on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
 Scilla lighthouse | |
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| Location | Reggio Calabria Calabria Italy |
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| Coordinates | 38°15′23″N 15°42′52″E |
| Year first constructed | 1913 |
| Construction | masonry tower |
| Tower shape | cylindrical tower with gallery and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | white tower with a black band at the base, grey metallic lantern dome |
| Tower height | 6 metres (20 ft) |
| Focal height | 72 metres (236 ft) |
| Light source | mains power |
| Range | main: 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi) reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 5s. |
| Admiralty number | E1766 |
| NGA number | 9708 |
| ARLHS number | ITA-050 |
| Italy number | 2712 E.F[1][2] |
| Managing agent | Marina Militare |
Description
The lighthouse, built in 1913, consists of a cylindrical masonry tower, 6 metres (20 ft) high, with balcony and lantern. The tower is painted white with a black band at the base, the lantern dome is grey metallic.
The light is positioned at 72 metres (236 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 5 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2712 E.F.[2][3]
See also
References
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- "Scilla sul Castello". Marina Militare. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
External links
- Servizio Fari Marina Militare (in Italian)
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