Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse

Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo dell'Armi) is an active lighthouse in Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. Located along the cliffs of the headland, in the comune of Motta San Giovanni, it is an important reference for ships coming into the Strait of Sicily from the south.[3]

Capo dell'Armi
Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse
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LocationReggio Calabria
Italy Italy
Coordinates37°57′16″N 15°40′45″E / 37.954331°N 15.679112°E / 37.954331; 15.679112
Tower
Constructed1867 Edit this on Wikidata
Constructionmasonry tower
Height12 metres (39 ft)
Shapeoctagonal tower rising on a 2-story building
Markingswhite tower and lantern, grey lantern dome
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare
Light
First lit1867
Focal height95 metres (312 ft)[1]
LensType OR 250
Focal length: 125mm
IntensityAL 1000 W
Rangemain: 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi)
reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
Characteristic Fl(2) W 10s Edit this on Wikidata
Italy no.3380 E.F[2]

Description

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The lighthouse, built in 1867 and renovated in 1959, consists of an octagonal masonry tower, 12 metres (39 ft) high, with balcony and lantern rising from a 2-storey brick keeper's house. The tower is painted white and the lantern dome in grey metallic.

The light is positioned at 95 metres (312 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3380 E.F.[2]

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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 dell'Armi". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  3. ^ "A.R.I. - Faro di Capo dell'Armi". Retrieved February 8, 2010.
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