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'''Ventotene Lighthouse''' ({{lang-it|Faro di Ventotene}}) is an active [[lighthouse]] on the [[Ventotene|Ventotene Island]] placed nearby the Porto Romano.
'''Ventotene Lighthouse''' ({{lang-it|Faro di Ventotene}}) is an active [[lighthouse]] on the [[Ventotene|Ventotene Island]] placed nearby the Porto Romano.


==Description==
==Description==
The current lighthouse, built in 1891, is a masonry cylindrical tower {{convert|16|m|ft}} high attached to the seaward side keeper's house. The light is positioned at {{convert|21|m|ft}} [[above sea level]] andemits [[Light characteristic#Class of Light|one white flash]] in a five seconds period visible up to {{convert|15|nmi}}. The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the [[Marina Militare]] with the identification code number 2286 E.F.<ref name=marinaventote/>
The current lighthouse, built in 1891, is a masonry cylindrical tower {{convert|16|m|ft}} high attached to the seaward side keeper's house. The light is positioned at {{convert|21|m|ft}} [[above sea level]] andemits [[Light characteristic#Class of Light|one white flash]] in a five seconds period visible up to {{convert|15|nmi}}. The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the [[Marina Militare]] with the identification code number 2286 E.F.<ref name=marinaventote/>


==See also==
==See also==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.marina.difesa.it/cosa-facciamo/per-la-difesa-sicurezza/fari/Pagine/italia.aspx Servizio Fari Marina Militare] {{it icon}}
* [http://www.marina.difesa.it/cosa-facciamo/per-la-difesa-sicurezza/fari/Pagine/italia.aspx Servizio Fari Marina Militare] {{it icon}}



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Ventotene
Ventotene Lighthouse and
Santo Stefano Island in the background
Map
LocationVentotene
Latina
Lazio
Italy
Coordinates40°47′49″N 13°26′04″E / 40.796917°N 13.434559°E / 40.796917; 13.434559
Tower
Constructed1869 (first)
Constructionmansory tower
Height16 metres (52 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Operator[1][2]
Light
First lit1891 (current)
Focal height21 metres (69 ft)
Light sourcemain power
Intensitymain: AL 1000 W
reserve: LABI 100 W
Rangemain: 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi)
reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
CharacteristicFl W 5s.
Italy no.2286 E.F.

Ventotene Lighthouse (Template:Lang-it) is an active lighthouse on the Ventotene Island placed nearby the Porto Romano.

Description

The current lighthouse, built in 1891, is a masonry cylindrical tower 16 metres (52 ft) high attached to the seaward side keeper's house. The light is positioned at 21 metres (69 ft) above sea level andemits one white flash in a five seconds period visible up to 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2286 E.F.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Isola di Ventotene". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  2. ^ "Lighthouses of Italy: Campania and Lazio". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
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