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Coordinates: 42°48′59″N 10°20′03″E / 42.816283°N 10.334034°E / 42.816283; 10.334034
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==Description==
==Description==
The lighthouse was built by [[Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor|Leopod II Grand Duke of Tuscany]] in 1788; the light stone tower is 25 metres high and has a double balcony and lantern and was restored in 1915.
The lighthouse was built by [[Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor|Leopod II Grand Duke of Tuscany]] in 1788; the light stone tower is 25 metres high and has a double balcony and lantern and was restored in 1915.
The lighthouse is fully automated, operated by [[Marina Militare]] and identified by the code number 2072 E.F.; the lantern is at {{convert|63|m|ft}} above sea level and emits a [[light characteristic#class of light|group of three white lightning flashes]] in a 14 seconds period visible up to 16 [[nautical mile]]s. On the same tower is an additional light identified by the number 2072.2 E.F. that emits a red fixed light at 60 [[metres above sea level]] to warn the ships about the ''Capo Bianco'' shoal.
The lighthouse is fully automated, operated by [[Marina Militare]] and identified by the code number 2072 E.F.; the lantern is at {{convert|63|m|ft}} above sea level and emits a [[light characteristic#class of light|group of three white lightning flashes]] in a 14 seconds period visible up to 16 [[nautical mile]]s. On the same tower is an additional light identified by the number 2072.2 E.F. that emits a red fixed light at 60 [[metres above sea level]] to warn the ships about the ''Capo Bianco'' shoal.<ref name=marinaelba/>
<ref>[http://www.marina.difesa.it/cosa-facciamo/fari/Pagine/2072.aspx Portoferraio Lighthouse] Marina Militare</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 17:44, 18 May 2019

Forte Stella
Portoferraio Lighthouse with the eastern Elba in background
Map
LocationPortoferraio
Elba
Tuscany
Italy
Coordinates42°48′59″N 10°20′03″E / 42.816283°N 10.334034°E / 42.816283; 10.334034
Tower
Constructed1788
1915 (restored)
Constructionlight stone tower
Automatedyes
Height25 metres (82 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern
Markingsunpainted light stone tower, grey lantern
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare[1] [2]
Light
First lit1788
Focal height63 metres (207 ft)
Light sourcemains power
Rangemain: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi)
reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
CharacteristicFl (3) W 14s. (2072 E.F.)
F R (2072.2 E.F.)
Italy no.2072 E.F. and 2072.2 E.F.

Portoferraio lighthouse (Template:Lang-it), called Faro del Forte Stella Lighthouse since is placed on the northern rampart of Forte Stella built in 1548 by Cosimo I de' Medici in Portoferraio, Elba.

Description

The lighthouse was built by Leopod II Grand Duke of Tuscany in 1788; the light stone tower is 25 metres high and has a double balcony and lantern and was restored in 1915. The lighthouse is fully automated, operated by Marina Militare and identified by the code number 2072 E.F.; the lantern is at 63 metres (207 ft) above sea level and emits a group of three white lightning flashes in a 14 seconds period visible up to 16 nautical miles. On the same tower is an additional light identified by the number 2072.2 E.F. that emits a red fixed light at 60 metres above sea level to warn the ships about the Capo Bianco shoal.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Isola d'Elba". Marina Militare. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  2. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Tuscany". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 29, 2016.