Scoglietto Lighthouse Explained

Scoglietto
Location:Portoferraio
Coordinates:42.8286°N 10.3311°W
Yearbuilt:1910 (first)
Yearlit:1945 (current)
Foundation:concrete base
Construction:stone tower
Shape:two-stage cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Marking:unpainted tower, white lantern
Height:8m (26feet)
Focalheight:24m (79feet)
Lens:Type TD
Intensity:MaxiHalo-60
Characteristic:Fl (2) W 6s.
Country:Italy
Countrynumber:2068 E.F.
Managingagent:Marina Militare[1] [2]

Scoglietto Lighthouse Italian: Faro dello Scoglietto is an active lighthouse located on the summit of a rocky islet without vegetation located in front of Portoferraio in the Piombino Channel at from Punta Capo Bianco and from Punta Falconaia.

Description

The first historic lighthouse was established in 1910. It was reconstructed in 1945 due to its destruction during World War II. The lighthouse is a small, square, stone keeper's cottage with a cylindrical stone tower, 8m (26feet) high. Positioned at one corner it has a balcony, and the lantern is at above sea level. The lighthouse is powered by a solar power unit and the lantern emits a group of two alternating white flashes in a six-second period visible up to . The lighthouse is fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 2068 E.F.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sommità . . February 28, 2018.
  2. February 28, 2018.