Meloria north end Lighthouse
Meloria north end Lighthouse (Italian: Faro Nord delle Secche della Meloria) is an active lighthouse located in the Ligurian Sea, 7.5 nautical miles (13.9 km; 8.6 mi) north of Meloria south end Lighthouse and 7.5 nautical miles (13.9 km; 8.6 mi) north west of Livorno, in the northern part of the Meloria shoal.
 Meloria north end Lighthouse | |
| Location | Livorno Tuscany Italy |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 43°35′24″N 10°12′42″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1958 (current) |
| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | concrete and brick tower |
| Height | 20 metres (66 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery |
| Markings | white tower |
| Power source | solar power  |
| Operator | Marina Militare[1][2] |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 18 metres (59 ft) |
| Lens | Type TD |
| Intensity | LABI 100 W |
| Range | 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) W 10s. |
| Italy no. | 1884 E.F |
Description
The lighthouse is a cylindrical tower built on the north extremity of Meloria shoal in 1958 in white concrete; it is 20 metres (66 ft) high with lantern and balcony. The lighthouse is powered by solar power unit and the lantern emits two white flash in a ten seconds period visible up to 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi). The light is operated by the Marina Militare and it is identified by the code number 1884 E.F.[1]
References
- "Meloria nord". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Tuscany". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
External links
- Servizio Fari Marina Militare (in Italian)
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