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Scoglietto Lighthouse

Coordinates: 42°49′43″N 10°19′52″E / 42.828556°N 10.331056°E / 42.828556; 10.331056
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Scoglietto
Scoglietto Lighthouse
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LocationPortoferraio
Coordinates42°49′43″N 10°19′52″E / 42.828556°N 10.331056°E / 42.828556; 10.331056
Tower
Constructed1910 (first)
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionstone tower
Height8 metres (26 ft)
Shapetwo-stage cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingsunpainted tower, white lantern
Power sourcesolar power Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare[1][2]
Light
First lit1945 (current)
Focal height24 metres (79 ft)
LensType TD
IntensityMaxiHalo-60
Range5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi)
CharacteristicFl (2) W 6s.
Italy no.2068 E.F.

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 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) from Punta Capo Bianco and 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from Punta Falconaia.

Description

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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, 8 metres (26 ft) high. Positioned at one corner it has a balcony, and the lantern is at 24 metres (79 ft) 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 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi). The lighthouse is fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 2068 E.F.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Sommità". 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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