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'''Scilla Lighthouse''' ({{lang-it|Faro di Scilla}}) is a lighthouse in [[Reggio Calabria]], southern [[Italy]]. It is located on a terrace of [[Castello Ruffo di Scilla]], on the [[Strait of Messina]] |
'''Scilla Lighthouse''' ({{lang-it|Faro di Scilla}}) is a lighthouse in [[Reggio Calabria]], southern [[Italy]]. It is located on a terrace of [[Castello Ruffo di Scilla]], in the town of [[Scilla,_Calabria|Scilla]] on the [[Strait of Messina]]. The light is important in directing ships onto the Strait from the north. |
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Built in 1913, it has a small cylindrical tower, 6 metres high, painted white with a black base. At the top is the lantern surrounded by the gallery. The lighthouse has a focal plane of 72 metres.<ref>{{cite rowlett|itasw2}}</ref> |
Built in 1913, it has a small cylindrical tower, 6 metres high, painted white with a black base. At the top is the lantern surrounded by the gallery. The lighthouse has a focal plane of 72 metres.<ref>{{cite rowlett|itasw2}}</ref> |
Revision as of 04:29, 8 January 2016
Location | Reggio Calabria Calabria Italy |
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Coordinates | 38°15′24″N 15°42′54″E / 38.2567°N 15.715°E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1913 |
Height | 6 metres (20 ft) |
Shape | cylindrical tower with gallery and lantern |
Markings | white tower with a black band at the base |
Power source | mains electricity |
Operator | Marina Militare |
Light | |
First lit | 1913 |
Focal height | 72 metres (236 ft) |
Light source | mains power |
Range | main: 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi) reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi) |
Characteristic | FI W 5s. |
Italy no. | 2712 E.F[1][2] |
Scilla Lighthouse (Template:Lang-it) is a lighthouse in Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. It is located on a terrace of Castello Ruffo di Scilla, in the town of Scilla on the Strait of Messina. The light is important in directing ships onto the Strait from the north.
Built in 1913, it has a small cylindrical tower, 6 metres high, painted white with a black base. At the top is the lantern surrounded by the gallery. The lighthouse has a focal plane of 72 metres.[3] [4]
See also
References
- ^ Lighthouses Directory
- ^ Faro di Scilla sul Castello Marina Militare
- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- ^ Scilla Lighthouse Marina Militare
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