Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse
Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Castello d'Ischia) is an active lighthouse located in the municipality of Ischia, Campania on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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| Location | Ischia Campania Italy |
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| Coordinates | 40°43′56″N 13°57′56″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1913 |
| Foundation | stone wall |
| Construction | stone bastion |
| Automated | yes |
| Height | 3 metres (9.8 ft) |
| Markings | grey metallic lantern |
| Operator | Marina Militare[1][2] |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 82 metres (269 ft) |
| Lens | Type TD |
| Intensity | AL 1000 W |
| Range | main: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) reserve: 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi) |
| Characteristic | L Fl W 6s. |
| Italy no. | 2370 E.F. |
Description
The lighthouse was established in 1913 and consist of a lantern mounted on a steep bastion, toward the seaside, of the Aragonese Castle built in the 15th century. The lantern, 3 feet (0.91 m) high, is positioned at 82 metres (269 ft) above sea level and emits a long white flash 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 operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2370 E.F.[2]
See also
References
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Campania and Lazio". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- "Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
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