Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse
Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse (Italian: Torre della Scuola) is an active lighthouse located 243 metres (797 ft) from the north-eastern tip of Palmaria in the Gulf of La Spezia.
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  Scoglio Torre della Scuola Liguria  Scoglio Torre della Scuola Scoglio Torre della Scuola (Italy) | |
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| Location | Isola della Palmaria Portovenere Liguria Italy |
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| Coordinates | 44°03′06″N 9°51′31″E |
| Year first constructed | 1920s or 1930s |
| Construction | metal mast |
| Tower shape | cylindrical mast |
| Markings / pattern | white mast with light |
| Tower height | 2 metres (6.6 ft) |
| Focal height | 16 metres (52 ft) |
| Current lens | type TD |
| Light source | solar power |
| Intensity | LABI 100 W |
| Range | 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) W 6s. |
| Admiralty number | E1263 |
| NGA number | 7708 |
| Italy number | 1716 E.F. |
| Managing agent | Marina Militare[1] [2] |
Description
The lighthouse is placed on a metal mast 2 metres (6.6 ft) high atop the Scola Tower and has a focal height of 16 metres (52 ft). It is fully automated and operated by the Lighthouses Service of the Marina Militare identified by the code number 1716 E.F. The lighthouse is powered by a solar unit and the lantern emits two white flashes in a six seconds period visible up to 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi).[2]
See also
References
- "Lighthouses of Italy: Liguria". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
- "Scoglio Torre della Scuola". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
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