Scoglio Formiche di Grosseto Lighthouse
Scoglio Formiche di Grosseto Lighthouse Italian: Faro delle Formiche di Grosseto is an active lighthouse established on the largest of three skerries located 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi) south west of Marina di Grosseto.
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| Location | Marina di Grosseto Tuscany Italy |
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| Coordinates | 42°34′35″N 10°52′55″E |
| Year first constructed | 1919 |
| Automated | yes |
| Construction | concrete and brick tower |
| Tower shape | cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery on one-story keeper’s house |
| Markings / pattern | white tower |
| Tower height | 39 feet (12 m) |
| Focal height | 75 feet (23 m) |
| Current lens | Type OF |
| Light source | solar power |
| Intensity | LABI 100 W |
| Range | 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) |
| Characteristic | FI W 6s. |
| Fog signal | no |
| Admiralty number | E1474 |
| NGA number | 9056 |
| ARLHS number | ITA-203 |
| Italy number | 2136 E.F |
| Managing agent | Marina Militare[1][2] |
Description
The lighthouse and the keeper’s house were built in 1901 and restored in 1919 by the Regia Marina. The lighthouse consists of a white building and a cylindrical tower, with balcony and lantern, 12 metres (39 ft) high built on the front side. The power is supplied by a solar panel and the lantern emits one single white flash every 6 seconds visible up to 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi). The lighthouse is fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 2136 E.F.[1]
See also
References
- "Scoglio Formiche di Grosseto". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
- "Lighthouses of Italy: Toscana". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
External links
- Gallery Formiche di Grosseto lighthouse Marina Militare
- Servizio Fari Marina Militare (in Italian)
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