Manfredonia Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Manfredonia) is an active lighthouse located at the debut of the east pier of the harbour of Manfredonia, in Apulia on the Adriatic Sea.
.jpg) Manfredonia Lighthouse in 2016 | |
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| Location | Manfredonia Apulia Italy |
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| Coordinates | 41°37′43″N 15°55′24″E / 41.628726°N 15.923296°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1868 |
| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | masonry tower |
| Automated | yes |
| Height | 18 metres (59 ft) |
| Shape | octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower, grey metallic lantern dome |
| Power source | mains electricity  |
| Operator | Marina Militare[1][2] |
| Fog signal | no |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1947 (rebuilt) |
| Focal height | 20 metres (66 ft) |
| Lens | Type LP3 |
| Intensity | AL 1000 W |
| Range | main: 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi) reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 5s. |
| Italy no. | 3796 E.F. |
Description
editThe lighthouse was built in 1868 and consists of a white octagonal prism tower, 18 metres (59 ft) high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 2-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 20 metres (66 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 5 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3796 E.F.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Puglia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- ^ a b "Manfredonia Molo di Levante Lighthouse". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
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