Murano Lighthouse

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Murano Lighthouse
Location Murano, Veneto, Italy OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Coordinates 45°27′10″N12°21′17″E / 45.45279°N 12.3546°E / 45.45279; 12.3546
Constructed1912  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Constructionconcrete (foundation), stone (tower)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Tower height35 m (115 ft)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Markingswhite  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg , stripe (2, black, horizontal)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Power sourcemains electricity  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Operator Italian Navy   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
ARLHS no. ITA088 OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Murano Range Rear light OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
First lit1934  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Focal height37 m (121 ft)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
LensType TD 800
Focal length: 400mm
Range20 nmi (37 km; 23 mi) (main light), 17 nmi (31 km; 20 mi) (auxiliary light)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Characteristic Oc W 6s  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
NGA no. 113-11528 OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Italy no.4177.2 E.F
Murano Directional light OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Focal height35 m (115 ft)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
LensType PD
Range20 nmi (37 km; 23 mi)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Characteristic Fl W 6s  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Italy no.4177.1 E.F

Murano Lighthouse (Italian : Faro dell'Isola di Murano) is an active lighthouse located in the south east part of the island of Murano in the Venetian Lagoon on the Adriatic Sea.

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Description

The first lighthouse, built in 1912, was a metal skeletal tower on piles, which was deactivated in 1934 when became operational the current. The lighthouse consists of a two-stages cylindrical stone tower, 35 metres (115 ft) high, with double balcony and lantern. The tower is painted white, on the upper stage are painted two black horizontal bands facing the range line, on the east side, in order to have the lighthouse more visible during the day.

The Range Rear light is positioned at 37 metres (121 ft) above sea level and emits an occulting white light in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 17 nautical miles (31 km; 20 mi). [1] [2] The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 4177.2 E.F.

The Directional light is positioned at 35 metres (115 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi). [3] The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 4177.1 E.F. [4]

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References

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Venice and Trieste". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  2. "Murano Allineamento Posteriore". Marina Militare. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  3. "Murano asse canale navigabile". Marina Militare. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  4. "Mappa dei fari Italiani". ARI Genova. Retrieved June 16, 2018.