Capo d'Orlando Lighthouse

Capo d'Orlando Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo d'Orlando) is an active lighthouse located at the foot of a rocky ridge, north of the municipality of Capo d'Orlando on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Capo d'Orlando
Capo d'Orlando Lighthouse
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LocationCapo d'Orlando
Sicily
Italy
Coordinates38°09′53″N 14°44′49″E / 38.164785°N 14.746886°E / 38.164785; 14.746886
Tower
Constructed1904
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionmasonry tower
Height10 metres (33 ft)
Shapeoctagonal tower with balcony and lantern attached to 1-storey keeper's house
Markingsred terra cotta tower, white trim and lantern, grey metallic lantern dome
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare[1][2]
HeritageItalian national heritage Edit this on Wikidata
Fog signalno
Light
Focal height27 metres (89 ft)
LensType TD 500
focale length: 250 mm
Intensitymain: AL 1000 W
reserve: LABI 100 W
Rangemains: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi)
reserve: 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi)
CharacteristicL Fl (2) W 12s.
Italy no.3264 E.F.

Description

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The lighthouse, built in 1904, consists of a masonry octagonal tower, 10 metres (33 ft) high, with balcony and lantern attached to the seaward side of 1-storey keeper's house. The tower, recently painted, is a red terra cotta decorated with white trim, the lantern is white and the lantern dome is grey metallic. The light is positioned at 27 metres (89 ft) above sea level and emits two long white flashes in a 12 seconds period visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3264 E.F.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Eastern Sicily". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Capo d'Orlando". Marina Militare. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
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