Civitanova Marche Lighthouse
 Chiesa del Cristo Re | |
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| Location | Civitanova Marche Marche Italy |
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| Coordinates | 43°18′38″N 13°43′41″E / 43.310694°N 13.728028°ECoordinates: 43°18′38″N 13°43′41″E / 43.310694°N 13.728028°E |
| Constructed | 1967 |
| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | masonry church bell tower |
| Tower height | 46 metres (151 ft) |
| Tower shape | cylindrical bell tower with gallery and tented roof |
| Markings | red brick bell tower, green tented roof |
| Operator | Marina Militare[1][2] |
| Automated | yes |
| Focal height | 42 metres (138 ft) |
| Lens | Type TD |
| Light source | mains power |
| Intensity | MaxiHalo-60 II EFF |
| Range | 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (4) W 20s. |
| Admiralty no. | E2337.6 |
| NGA no. | 11208 |
| Italy no. | 3912 E.F. |
| ARLHS no. | ITA323  |
Civitanova Marche Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Civitanova Marche) is an active lighthouse located in front of the Port of Civitanova Marche, Marche on the Adriatic Sea.
History[]
The lighthouse is settled on the bell tower of the Church of Cristo Re; the construction of the church begun in 1933 on plan of but was completed only in the 1980s. The bell tower was built on project of and the lighthouse was activated in 1967.
Description[]
The structure consists of a red bricks cylindrical tower, 46 feet (14 m) high, with the lantern placed on the balcony accessible climbing 285 steps or with a lift. The lantern is positioned at 43 metres (141 ft) above sea level and emits four white flashes in a 20 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3912 E.F.[2][3]
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References[]
- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Eastern". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Fanale su Chiesa di Cristo Re". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
- ^ "Chiesa di Cristo Re". Comune di Citanova Marche. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
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