Bari Light

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Punta San Cataldo di Bari
Bari Light 2009.jpg
Bari Light, 2009
LocationBari
Apulia
Italy
Coordinates41°08′21″N 16°50′42″E / 41.139116°N 16.845071°E / 41.139116; 16.845071Coordinates: 41°08′21″N 16°50′42″E / 41.139116°N 16.845071°E / 41.139116; 16.845071
Constructed1869
Foundation2-story masonry keeper's house
Constructionstone tower
Tower height62 metres (203 ft)[1][2]
Tower shapetapered octagonal tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower, gray metallic lantern
OperatorMarina Militare
Focal height66 metres (217 ft)[3][2]
Lenstype OR 500
Light sourcemains power
IntensityAL 1000 W
Rangemain: 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi)
reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)
CharacteristicFl (3) W 20s.
Admiralty no.E2232
NGA no.113-10892
Italy no.3706 E.F [2]
ARLHS no.ITA-141

Bari Light, also known as Punta San Cataldo di Bari Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta San Cataldo di Bari)[2] is an active lighthouse placed at the base of Molo San Cataldo, on the west side of the harbour of Bari on the Adriatic Sea, in the southern region of Apulia, Italy.

Description[]

The lighthouse, built in 1869, consists of an octagonal stone tower, 62 metres (203 ft) high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 2-storey keeper's house. It is the 24th tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world.[4] The tower, characterized by six windows aligned on the seaward side, is painted white and the lantern dome in grey metallic.

The light is positioned at 66 metres (217 ft) above sea level and emits three white flashes in a 20 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3706 E.F.[2][5]

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References[]

  1. ^ According to List of Lights. 203 feet (62 m) according to The Lighthouse Directory.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "Faro Punta San Cataldo di Bari". Marina Militare. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  3. ^ According to List of Lights. 217 feet (66 m) according to The Lighthouse Directory.
  4. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "The Tallest Lighthouses". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  5. ^ "Punta San Cataldo" (PDF). ARI Genova. Retrieved 22 April 2018.

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