Portoferraio Lighthouse
 Portoferraio Lighthouse with the eastern Elba in background | |
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| Location | Portoferraio Elba Tuscany Italy |
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| Coordinates | 42°48′59″N 10°20′03″E / 42.81635°N 10.33406°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1788 1915 (restored) |
| Construction | light stone tower |
| Automated | yes |
| Height | 60 metres (200 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern |
| Markings | unpainted light stone tower, grey lantern |
| Power source | mains electricity  |
| Operator | Marina Militare [1] [2] |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1788 |
| Focal height | 63 metres (207 ft) |
| Light source | mains power |
| Range | main: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi) |
| Characteristic | FI (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 from Cosimo I de' Medici in Portoferraio, Elba.
History
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. [3]
See also
References
- ^ Portoferraio Lighthouse Marina Militare
- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Tuscany". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ^ Portoferraio Lighthouse Marina Militare
External links
- Servizio Fari Marina Militare Template:It icon
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