Scoglio Formiche di Grosseto Lighthouse

Scoglio Formiche di Grosseto Lighthouse Italian: Faro delle Formiche di Grosseto is an active lighthouse established on the largest of three skerries located 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi) south west of Marina di Grosseto.

Scoglio Formiche di Grosseto
Scoglio Formiche di Grosseto Lighthouse
LocationMarina di Grosseto
Tuscany
Italy
Coordinates42°34′35″N 10°52′55″E
Tower
Constructed1919
Foundationcobrete base
Constructionconcrete and brick tower
Height39 feet (12 m)
Shapecylindrical tower with lantern and gallery on one-story keeper’s house
Markingswhite tower
Power sourcesolar power Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare[1][2]
Light
Focal height75 feet (23 m)
LensType OF
IntensityLABI 100 W
Range10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi)
CharacteristicFI W 6s.
Italy no.2136 E.F

Description

The lighthouse and the keeper’s house were built in 1901 and restored in 1919 by the Regia Marina. The lighthouse consists of a white building and a cylindrical tower, with balcony and lantern, 12 metres (39 ft) high built on the front side. The power is supplied by a solar panel and the lantern emits one single white flash every 6 seconds visible up to 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi). The lighthouse is fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 2136 E.F.[1]

See also

References

  1. "Scoglio Formiche di Grosseto". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  2. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Tuscany". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 28, 2018.


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