Punta Pezzo Lighthouse

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Punta Pezzo
Ferry Zancle approaching Villa San Giovanni - Punta Pezzo lighthouse in the background - 20 Oct. 2010.jpg
The white and red lighthouse
Punta Pezzo Lighthouse
Location Villa San Giovanni
Calabria
Italy
Coordinates 38°13′52″N15°38′12″E / 38.231071°N 15.636593°E / 38.231071; 15.636593 Coordinates: 38°13′52″N15°38′12″E / 38.231071°N 15.636593°E / 38.231071; 15.636593
Tower
Constructed1883 (first)
Constructionconcrete tower
Height23 metres (75 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower and lantern
Markingswhite tower with red horizontal bands
Power sourcemains electricity  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
OperatorMarina Militare
Light
First lit1953 (current)
Focal height26 metres (85 ft)
Lenstype OR 250
Focal length: 125mm
IntensityAL 1000 W
Rangemain: 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi)
reserve: 13 nautical miles (24 km; 15 mi)
Characteristic Fl (3) R 15s.
Italy no.2720 E.F [1] [2]

Punta Pezzo Lighthouse (Faro di Punta Pezzo) is an active lighthouse located in Punta Pezzo, the closest point of Calabria to Sicily.

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Description

The lighthouse consists of a 23 metres (75 ft) high cylindrical tower with red and white horizontal stripes, built in the 1953 and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 2720 E.F.. The rotating optical lantern emits three red flashes in a 15 seconds period visible at 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi) of distance. In exceptional cases, the light is yellow, and visible for 18 nautical miles (33 km).

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References

  1. "Punta Pezzo". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  2. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . Retrieved February 27, 2018.