Scoglietto Lighthouse

Scoglietto Lighthouse Italian: Faro dello Scoglietto is an active lighthouse located on the summit of a rocky islet without vegetation located in front of Portoferraio in the Piombino Channel at 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) from Punta Capo Bianco and 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from Punta Falconaia.

Scoglietto
Scoglietto Lighthouse
Scoglietto
Tuscany
Scoglietto
Scoglietto (Italy)
LocationPortoferraio
Coordinates42°49′43″N 10°19′52″E
Year first constructed1910 (first)
Year first lit1945 (current)
Constructionstone tower
Tower shapetwo-stage cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / patternunpainted tower, white lantern
Tower height8 metres (26 ft)
Focal height24 metres (79 ft)
Current lensType TD
Light sourcesolar power
IntensityMaxiHalo-60
Range5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi)
CharacteristicFl (2) W 6s.
Admiralty numberE1410
NGA number8892
ARLHS numberITA-257
Italy number2068 E.F.
Managing agentMarina Militare[1][2]

Description

The first historic lighthouse was established in 1910. It was reconstructed in 1945 due to its destruction during World War II. The lighthouse is a small, square, stone keeper's cottage with a cylindrical stone tower, 8 metres (26 ft) high. Positioned at one corner it has a balcony, and the lantern is at 24 metres (79 ft) above sea level. The lighthouse is powered by a solar power unit and the lantern emits a group of two alternating white flashes in a six-second period visible up to 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi). The lighthouse is fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 2068 E.F.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Sommità". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  2. "Lighthouses of Italy: Toscana". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 28, 2018.


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