Pianosa Lighthouse Explained

Coordinates:42.5857°N 10.0961°W
Yearbuilt:1864
Yearlit:October 1, 1865
Foundation:masonry base
Construction:brick tower
Shape:cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery atop a 2-storey keeper’s house
Marking:white building and tower
Height:19m (62feet)
Focalheight:42m (138feet)
Intensity:main: AL 1000 W
reserve: LABI 100 W
Range:main:
reserve:
Characteristic:Fl (2) W 10s.
Lens:Type TD
Country:Italy
Countrynumber:2088 E.F
Managingagent:Marina Militare[1]

Pianosa Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Isola Pianosa) is an active lighthouse located on the east side of Pianosa Island.[2]

Description

The lighthouse entered service on 1 October 1865, is currently operated by the Marina Militare. The structure is identified by the code number 2088 E.F. The lighthouse is a two-story building surmounted by a white cylindrical tower 19m (62feet) high with balcony and lantern positioned at 42m (138feet) above sea level. The light emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period visible at of distance.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Isola di Pianosa . Marina Militare . 18 May 2019.
  2. February 27, 2018.
  3. Web site: I Fari dell'Arcipelago Toscano . Il Mondo dei fari . 18 May 2019.