Scoglio d'Africa Lighthouse
Scoglio d'Africa Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Scoglio d'Africa) is an active lighthouse located on a solitary skerry, Scoglio d'Africa, in open Tyrrhenian Sea halfway Montecristo and Pianosa.
| Location | Tuscan archipelago Tuscany Italy |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 42°18′06″N 10°04′00″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1867 |
| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | stone tower |
| Height | 16 metres (52 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery on conical truncated base |
| Markings | unpainted stone tower, grey lantern dome |
| Power source | solar power  |
| Operator | Marina Militare[1][2] |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 19 metres (62 ft) |
| Lens | Type OF |
| Intensity | MaxiHalo-60 EFF |
| Range | 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 5s. |
| Italy no. | 2096 E.F |
Description
The lighthouse built, in 1867, on a platform has a conical base, in order to resist the waves, surmounted by a cylindrical tower in white stone with balcony and lantern 16 metres (52 ft) high. The lighthouse is powered by a solar unit, the focal plane is at 19 metres (62 ft) above sea level and the lantern emits a single white flash every 5 seconds visible up to 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi). The light is operated by the Lighthouses Service of Marina Militare identified by the code number 2096 E.F.[2]
See also
References
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Tuscany". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- "Scoglio d'Africa". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
External links
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