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Revision as of 21:54, 12 November 2015

Scilla Lighthouse
Scilla lighthouse
Map
LocationReggio Calabria
Coordinates38°15′24″N 15°42′54″E / 38.2567°N 15.715°E / 38.2567; 15.715
Tower
Constructed1913
Height6 metres (20 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower and gallery
Markingswhite painted with a black band at the base
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare
Light
First lit1913 Edit this on Wikidata
Focal height72 metres (236 ft)
Light sourceelectric power distribution
Rangemain: 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi)
reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)
CharacteristicFI 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, on the Strait of Messina, and 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

  1. ^ Lighthouses Directory
  2. ^ Faro di Scilla sul Castello Marina Militare
  3. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  4. ^ Scilla Lighthouse Marina Militare