Lampione Lighthouse
Lampione Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Lampione) is an active lighthouse located on the western tip of the island of Lampione which makes part of the Pelagie Islands in the Channel of Sicily.
 Lampione Lighthouse | |
| Location | Lampione Pelagie Islands Sicily Italy |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35°33′36″N 12°20′05″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1935 |
| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | stone building |
| Height | 6 metres (20 ft) |
| Shape | light atop a 1-storey equipment building |
| Markings | unpainted stone building |
| Power source | solar power  |
| Operator | Marina Militare[1][2] |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 40 metres (130 ft) |
| Range | 7 nautical miles (13 km; 8.1 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) W 10s. |
| Italy no. | 3064 E.F. |
Description
The lighthouse, built in 1935 by Genio civile, consists of a small quadrangular 1-storey equipment building, 6 metres (20 ft) high, of unpainted stone with the light placed on the roof. The light is positioned at 40 metres (130 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period visible up to a distance of 7 nautical miles (13 km; 8.1 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated, Tacconi was the last keeper,[3] powered by a solar unit and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3064 E.F.[2]
References
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Western Sicily". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- "Isolotto Lampione". Marina Militare. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- "Il guardiano del faro racconta". Il Sole 24 Ore. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
External links
Media related to Lampione lighthouse at Wikimedia Commons
