Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse

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Castello d'Ischia lighthouse
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Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse
Location Ischia
Campania
Italy
Coordinates 40°43′56″N13°57′56″E / 40.732139°N 13.965694°E / 40.732139; 13.965694 Coordinates: 40°43′56″N13°57′56″E / 40.732139°N 13.965694°E / 40.732139; 13.965694
Tower
Constructed1913
Foundationstone wall
Constructionstone bastion
Height3 metres (9.8 ft)
Markingsgrey metallic lantern
OperatorMarina Militare [1] [2]
Light
Automatedyes
Focal height82 metres (269 ft)
LensType TD
IntensityAL 1000 W
Rangemain: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi)
reserve: 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi)
Characteristic L Fl W 6s.
Italy no.2370 E.F.

Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse (Italian : Faro di Castello d'Ischia) is an active lighthouse located in the municipality of Ischia, Campania on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

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Description

The lighthouse was established in 1913 and consist of a lantern mounted on a steep bastion, toward the seaside, of the Aragonese Castle built in the 15th century. The lantern, 3 feet (0.91 m) high, is positioned at 82 metres (269 ft) above sea level and emits a long white flash in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2370 E.F. [2]

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References

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Campania and Lazio". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 8, 2018.