Capo Spartivento Calabro Lighthouse

Capo Spartivento Calabro Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo Spartivento Calabro) is an active lighthouse located on the south-easternmost place in Italy in the municipality of Palizzi, Calabria on the Ionian Sea.

Capo Spartivento Calabro
Capo Spartivento Calabro Lighthouse
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LocationPalizzi
Calabria
Italy
Coordinates37°55′32″N 16°03′39″E / 37.925660°N 16.060947°E / 37.925660; 16.060947
Tower
Constructed1867
Constructionmasonry tower
Automatedyes
Height15 metres (49 ft)
Shapequadrangular tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare[1][2]
HeritageItalian national heritage Edit this on Wikidata
Light
Focal height63 metres (207 ft)
LensType OR 375
IntensityAL 1000 W
Rangemain: 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi)
reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)
CharacteristicFl W 8s.
Italy no.3384 E.F.

Description

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The lighthouse was built in 1867 and consists of a white square prism masonry tower, 15 feet (4.6 m) high, with balcony and lantern, rising from, the seaside front, of a 1-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 63 metres (207 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in an 8 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3384 E.F.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  2. ^ a b "Capo Spartivento Calabro Lighthouse". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
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