Capo d'Orso Lighthouse
Capo d'Orso Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo d'Orso) is an active lighthouse located on the steep Amalfitan Coast in the municipality of Maiori, Campania on the Tyrrhenian Sea.[3]
 Capo d'Orso Lighthouse | |
| Location | Maiori Campania Italy |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40°37′59″N 14°40′51″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1862 (first) |
| Construction | stone keeper's house |
| Automated | yes |
| Height | 5 metres (16 ft) |
| Shape | no tower, lantern on a platform |
| Markings | red building with white trim white lantern, grey metallic lantern dome |
| Power source | mains electricity  |
| Operator | Marina Militare[1][2] |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1882 (current) |
| Focal height | 66 metres (217 ft) |
| Lens | Type OF Focal length: 500mm |
| Intensity | AL 1000 W |
| Range | main: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) reserve: 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (3) W 15s. |
| Italy no. | 2628 E.F. |
Description
The first lighthouse was established in 1862 while the current one was built in 1882; it consists of a 2-storey red with white trim keeper's house and a white lantern mounted on a construction, 5 feet (1.5 m) high, on the seaside front. The lantern is positioned at 66 metres (217 ft) above sea level and emits three white flashes in a 15 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2628 E.F.[2]
See also
References
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Campania and Lazio". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- "Capo d'Orso Lighthouse". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- "Capo d'Orso lighthouse, E1722 on Lightphotos".
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