Molfetta Lighthouse
Molfetta Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Molfetta) is an active lighthouse located on the elbow of the east pier of the harbour of Molfetta, in Apulia on the Adriatic Sea.
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| Location | Molfetta Apulia Italy |
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| Coordinates | 41°12′29″N 16°35′39″E |
| Year first constructed | 1857 |
| Automated | yes |
| Construction | stone tower |
| Tower shape | tapered octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | white tower, grey metallic lantern dome |
| Tower height | 18 metres (59 ft) |
| Focal height | 22 metres (72 ft) |
| Current lens | Type LP2 |
| Light source | mains power |
| Intensity | AL 1000 W |
| Range | main: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) reserve: 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi) |
| Characteristic | Iso W 6s. |
| Admiralty number | E2248 |
| NGA number | 10952 |
| ARLHS number | ITA-224 |
| Italy number | 3752 E.F. |
| Managing agent | Marina Militare[1][2] |
Description
The lighthouse was built in 1857 and consists of a white tapered octagonal prism stone tower, 18 feet (5.5 m) high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 1-storey white circular keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 22 metres (72 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash on and off in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3752 E.F.[2]
See also
References
- "Lighthouses of Italy: Northern Puglia". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
- "Molfetta Lighthouse". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
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