Manfredonia Lighthouse

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Manfredonia
Manfredonia, Province of Foggia, Italy - panoramio - trolvag (1).jpg
Manfredonia Lighthouse in 2016
LocationManfredonia
Apulia
Italy
Coordinates41°37′43″N 15°55′24″E / 41.628726°N 15.923296°E / 41.628726; 15.923296Coordinates: 41°37′43″N 15°55′24″E / 41.628726°N 15.923296°E / 41.628726; 15.923296
Tower
Constructed1868
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionmasonry tower
Height18 metres (59 ft)
Shapeoctagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower, grey metallic lantern dome
OperatorMarina Militare[1][2]
Fog signalno
Light
First lit1947 (rebuilt)
Automatedyes
Focal height20 metres (66 ft)
LensType LP3
Light sourcemains power
IntensityAL 1000 W
Rangemain: 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi)
reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)
CharacteristicFl W 5s.
Italy no.3796 E.F.

Manfredonia Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Manfredonia) is an active lighthouse located at the debut of the east pier of the harbour of Manfredonia, in Apulia on the Adriatic Sea.

Description[]

The lighthouse was built in 1868 and consists of a white octagonal prism tower, 18 metres (59 ft) high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 2-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 20 metres (66 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 5 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3796 E.F.[2]

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References[]

  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Puglia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Manfredonia Molo di Levante Lighthouse". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 6, 2018.

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