 Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse | |
| Location | Isola della Palmaria Portovenere Liguria Italy |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 44°03′06″N 9°51′31″E / 44.051681°N 9.858560°E / 44.051681; 9.858560 |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1920s or 1930s |
| Construction | metal mast |
| Height | 2 metres (6.6 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical mast |
| Markings | white mast with light |
| Power source | solar power  |
| Operator | Marina Militare |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 16 metres (52 ft) |
| Lens | type TD |
| Intensity | LABI 100 W |
| Range | 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) W 6s. |
| Italy no. | 1716 E.F. |
Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse (Italian: Torre della Scuola) is an active lighthouse located 243 metres (797 ft) from the north-eastern tip of Palmaria in the Gulf of La Spezia.
Description
The lighthouse is placed on a metal mast 2 metres (6.6 ft) high atop the Scola Tower and has a focal height of 16 metres (52 ft). It is fully automated and operated by the Lighthouses Service of the Marina Militare identified by the code number 1716 E.F. The lighthouse is powered by a solar unit and the lantern emits two white flashes in a six seconds period visible up to 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi).
See also
References
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Liguria". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
- ^ "Scoglio Torre della Scuola". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
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