Capo Colonne Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo Colonna) is situated on the extremity of the Promunturium Lacinium, nearby the single column of the Greek temple elevated in honour of Hera Lacinia, at 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from Crotone on the Ionian Sea.
 Capo Colonne Lighthouse | |
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| Location | Crotone Calabria Italy |
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| Coordinates | 39°01′32″N 17°12′16″E / 39.025667°N 17.2045°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1873 |
| Construction | masonry tower |
| Height | 22 metres (72 ft) |
| Shape | octagonal tower with balcony and lantern attached to a two-story keeper’ house |
| Markings | white tower, grey lantern dome |
| Power source | mains electricity  |
| Operator | Marina Militare[1][2] |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 40 metres (130 ft) |
| Lens | Type OR 500 Focal length: 250mm |
| Range | main: 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi) reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi) |
| Characteristic | FI W 5s. |
| Italy no. | 3404 E.F. |
Description
editThe lighthouse was completed in 1873 and consist of a two-story building with the octagonal tower, 22 metres (72 ft) high, on it. In 2002 the lighthouse was restored and in 2012 modernized. The type of signalling is a rotating optical OR S3, the light has a focal length of 500 and emits a single white flashing in 5 seconds period visible up to 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi).[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- ^ a b "Faro di Capo Colonne". Marina Militare. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
External links
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- Servizio Fari Marina Militare (in Italian)
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