Civitanova Marche Lighthouse

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Civitanova Marche lighthouse
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Civitanova Marche Lighthouse
Location Civitanova Marche
Marche
Italy
Coordinates 43°18′38″N13°43′41″E / 43.310694°N 13.728028°E / 43.310694; 13.728028
Tower
Constructed1967
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionmasonry church bell tower
Automatedyes
Height46 metres (151 ft)
Shapecylindrical bell tower with gallery and tented roof
Markingsred brick bell tower, green tented roof
Power sourcemains electricity  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
OperatorMarina Militare [1] [2]
Light
Focal height42 metres (138 ft)
LensType TD
IntensityMaxiHalo-60 II EFF
Range11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
Characteristic Fl (4) W 20s.
Italy no.3912 E.F.

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.

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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 Gustavo Stainer but was completed only in the 1980s. The bell tower was built on project of Dante Tassotti 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

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Eastern". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . Retrieved March 16, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Fanale su Chiesa di Cristo Re". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
  3. "Chiesa di Cristo Re". Comune di Citanova Marche. Retrieved March 16, 2018.