Punta Tagliamento Lighthouse

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Punta Tagliamento Lighthouse
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Punta Tagliamento Lighthouse
Location Bibione, San Michele al Tagliamento, Veneto, Italy OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Coordinates 45°38′11″N13°05′51″E / 45.636294°N 13.097514°E / 45.636294; 13.097514
Constructed1913  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Constructionconcrete  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Tower height21 m (69 ft)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Tower shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite  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
Admiralty no.E2518  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
ARLHS no. ITA148
Automated1973  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Focal height22 m (72 ft)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
LensType TD, focal length: 187.5 mm
Intensitymain: AL 1000 w
reserve: LABI 100 W
Range15 nmi (28 km; 17 mi) (main light), 11 nmi (20 km; 13 mi) (auxiliary light)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Characteristic Fl(3) W 10s  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
NGA no. 113-11572 OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Italy no.4288 E.F. [1] [2]

Punta Tagliamento Lighthouse (Italian : Faro di Punta Tagliamento) is a lighthhose in Bibione a frazione of San Michele al Tagliamento, Veneto on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. It is placed on the beach protected by several seawalls placed as erosion control.

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History

The lighthouse was built in 1913 on the Venetian side of the mouth of the Tagliamento river, which at that time was the northern border of the Kingdom of Italy. In 1917 the light was destroyed by a bombing during World War I but it was suddenly rebuilt; in 1952 the plant was electrified and in 1973 was completely automated. [3] The lighthouse is formed by a concrete white tower 21 metres (69 ft) high adjacent to a two-story white and ochre keeper's house completely restored in June 2015 which will be used in part to accommodate a Museum, cultural events and to celebrate marriage too. [4] The light is active, fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 4288 E.F.

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References

  1. "Faro di Punta Tagliamento". Marina Militare. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
  2. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Venice and Trieste". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  3. "Il Faro di Punta Tagliamento". Comune di San Michel al Tagliamento. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
  4. "Restaurato il Faro". La Nuova di Venezia e Mestre. Retrieved 21 May 2019.