Ventotene Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Ventotene) is an active lighthouse on the Ventotene Island placed nearby the Porto Romano.
 Ventotene Lighthouse and Santo Stefano Island in the background | |
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| Location | Ventotene Province of Latina Lazio Italy |
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| Coordinates | 40°47′49″N 13°26′04″E / 40.796917°N 13.434559°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1869 (first) |
| Construction | masonry tower |
| Height | 16 metres (52 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower, grey metallic lantern dome |
| Operator | [1][2] |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1891 (current) |
| Focal height | 21 metres (69 ft) |
| Lens | type TD 375 focal length: 187.5 mm |
| Light source | main power |
| Intensity | main: AL 1000 W reserve: LABI 100 W |
| Range | main: 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 5s. |
| Italy no. | 2286 E.F. |
Description
editThe current lighthouse, built in 1891, is a masonry cylindrical tower 16 metres (52 ft) high attached to the seaward side keeper's house. The light is positioned at 21 metres (69 ft) above sea level andemits one white flash in a five seconds period visible up to 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2286 E.F.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Campania and Lazio". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
External links
edit- Servizio Fari Marina Militare (in Italian)
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