Zannone Lighthouse

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Zannone Lighthouse (Italian: Faro Isola Zannone) is an active lighthouse located in the northern part of Zannone in the Pontine Islands on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Zannone Lighthouse
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LocationZannone, Lazio, Italy
Coordinates40°58′24″N 13°03′17″E / 40.973385°N 13.054853°E / 40.973385; 13.054853
Tower
Constructed1884
Foundationmasonry base
Constructionmasonry tower
Height13 metres (43 ft)
Shapeoctagonal tower with balcony and lantern atop 1-storey keeper's house
Markingswhite tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Power sourcesolar power Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare[1][2]
Light
First lit1884 Edit this on Wikidata
Focal height37 metres (121 ft)
LensType 500
Light sourceMAXIHALO 60 II EFF
Range11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
CharacteristicFl (3) 10s.
Italy no.2262 E.F.

Description

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The lighthouse, built in 1858, consists of a masonry octagonal tower, 13 metres (43 ft) high, rising from 1-storey keeper's house. The tower is painted white and the lantern dome in grey metallic.

The light is positioned at 37 metres (121 ft) above sea level and emits three white flashes in a 10 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2262 E.F.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Campania and Lazio". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Isola Zannone". Marina Militare. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
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