Capo Passero Lighthouse

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Capo Passero
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Capo Passero Lighthouse
Capo Passero Lighthouse
Location Isola di Capo Passero
Portopalo di Capo Passero
Sicily
Coordinates 36°41′19″N15°09′06″E / 36.688627°N 15.151623°E / 36.688627; 15.151623 Coordinates: 36°41′19″N15°09′06″E / 36.688627°N 15.151623°E / 36.688627; 15.151623
Tower
Constructed1871
Constructionmasonry tower
Height11 metres (36 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern atop a massive fort
Markingswhite tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Power sourcesolar power  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
OperatorMarina Militare [1] [2]
Light
Focal height39 metres (128 ft)
LensType OF
Range11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
Characteristic Fl (2) W 10s.
Italy no.2922 E.F.

Capo Passero Lighthouse (Italian : Faro di Capo Passero) is an active lighthouse located on the Isola di Capo Passero, the extreme south-eastern tip of Sicily.

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Description

The lighthouse was built in 1871 and consists of a white cylindrical tower, 11 feet (3.4 m) high, with balcony and lantern, mounted on the north-east corner of a large fort. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 39 metres (128 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated, powered by a solar unit and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2922 E.F. [2]

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References

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Eastern Sicily". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Capo Passero". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 3, 2018.