Scoglietto
Scoglietto Lighthouse
LocationPortoferraio
Coordinates42°49′43″N 10°19′52″E / 42.828556°N 10.331056°E / 42.828556; 10.331056
Tower
Constructed1910 (first)
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionstone tower
Height8 metres (26 ft)
Shapetwo-stage cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingsunpainted tower, white lantern
Power sourcesolar power Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare[1][2]
Light
First lit1945 (current)
Focal height24 metres (79 ft)
LensType TD
IntensityMaxiHalo-60
Range5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi)
CharacteristicFl (2) W 6s.
Italy no.2068 E.F.

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.

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


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