Castello Normanno Lighthouse

Castello Normanno Lighthouse (Italian: Faro delCastello Normanno) is an active lighthouse located in Castellammare del Golfo at the northern extremity of the tip of the harbour.

Castello Normanno
Castello Normanno Lighthouse
LocationCastellammare del Golfo
Sicily
Italy
Coordinates38°01′51″N 12°52′55″E
Tower
Constructed1901 Edit this on Wikidata
Constructionconcrete equipment building
Height4 metres (13 ft)
Shapequadrangular building with lantern atop a mediaeval fortification
Markingswhite lantern
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare[1][2]
Light
First lit1901
Focal height19 metres (62 ft)
Lenstype TD
IntensityLABI 100 W
Range10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi)
CharacteristicFl (2) W 10s.
Italy no.3182 E.F.

Description

The lighthouse was activated in 1901 and consists of a concrete equipment construction, 4 metres (13 ft) high, atop a mediaeval fortification. The white lantern is positioned on the flat roof of the building at 19 metres (62 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 10 second period, visible up to a distance of 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated, powered by a solar unit and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2922 E.F.[2]

See also

References

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Western Sicily". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  2. "Castello Normanno". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 3, 2018.


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