Torre San Giovanni di Ugento Lighthouse
Torre San Giovanni di Ugento Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Torre di San Giovanni di Ugento) is an active lighthouse located in Torre San Giovanni, in front of the Marina, on the south-western coast of the Salento Peninsula, on the Ionian Sea.
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| Location | Ugento Apulia Italy |
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| Coordinates | 39°53′11″N 18°06′50″E |
| Year first constructed | 1565 |
| Year first lit | 1932 |
| Construction | stone tower |
| Tower shape | triangular prism tower with lantern atop fortified watch tower |
| Markings / pattern | black and white checker board pattern, grey lantern |
| Tower height | 22 metres (72 ft) |
| Focal height | 24 metres (79 ft) |
| Current lens | type TD |
| Light source | mains power |
| Range | main: 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi) |
| Characteristic | Iso WR 4s. |
| Admiralty number | E2174 |
| NGA number | 10776 |
| ARLHS number | ITA-171 |
| Italy number | 3584 E.F. |
| Managing agent | Marina Militare[1][2] |
Description
The lighthouse was activated in 1932 and consists of a lantern mounted atop an octagonal tower, 22 metres (72 ft) high, dedicated to San Giovanni, built in 1565 by Charles V. The front of the massive tower is painted in a bold black and white checkerboard pattern. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 24 metres (79 ft) above sea level and emits white or red isophase flash in a 4 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3310 E.F.[2]
References
- "Lighthouses of Italy: Southern Puglia". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- "Torre San Giovanni". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
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