Ortona Lighthouse
Appearance
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Location | Ortona Abruzzo Italy |
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Coordinates | 42°21′33″N 14°24′31″E / 42.359111°N 14.408531°E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1937 |
Construction | concrete tower |
Height | 24 metres (79 ft) |
Shape | octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | tower with black and white bands, grey metallic lantern dome |
Operator | Marina Militare[1][2] |
Light | |
Focal height | 23 metres (75 ft) |
Lens | Type OF 375 |
Light source | electric power distribution |
Intensity | AL 1000 w |
Range | main: 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl (2) W 6s. |
Italy no. | 3864 E.F. |
Ortona Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Ortona) is an active lighthouse located in Ortona on the Adriatic Sea.
Description
The lighthouse was built in 1937 and consists of an octagonal prism tower 24 metres (79 ft) high, painted black and with horizontal bands, atop a 2-story keeper's house with a balcony and lantern. The lantern, which mounts a Type OF 375 optic, is painted gray metallic, is positioned at 23 metres (75 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a six-second period, visible up to a distance of 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3864 E.F.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Eastern". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- ^ a b "Ortona". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
External links
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