Capo Rizzuto Lighthouse

Capo Rizzuto Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo Rizzuto) is an active lighthouse located on the promontory with the same name in the municipality of Isola di Capo Rizzuto in Calabria on the Ionian Sea.

Capo Rizzuto
Capo Rizzuto Lighthouse in 2009
LocationIsola di Capo Rizzuto
Calabria
Italy
Coordinates38°53′43″N 17°05′34″E
Tower
Constructed1906
Constructionmasonry tower
Automatedyes
Height17 metres (56 ft)
Shapeoctagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare[1][2]
Light
Focal height37 metres (121 ft)
LensType OF
IntensityAL 1000 W
Rangemain: 17 nautical miles (31 km; 20 mi)
reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
CharacteristicL Fl (2) WR 10s.
Italy no.3396 E.F.

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1906 and consists of a white octagonal prism masonry tower, 17 feet (5.2 m) high, with balcony and lantern, attached to the seaside front of a 1-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 37 metres (121 ft) above sea level and emits two long white or red flashes, depending from the direction, in a 10 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 17 nautical miles (31 km; 20 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3396 E.F.[2]

See also

References

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  2. "Capo Rizzuto Lighthouse". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 7, 2018.


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