Ortona Lighthouse
Appearance
Location | Ortona Abruzzo Italy |
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Coordinates | 42°21′33″N 14°24′31″E / 42.359111°N 14.408531°E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1937 |
Construction | concrete tower |
Height | 24 metres (79 ft) |
Shape | octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | tower with black and white bands, grey metallic lantern dome |
Operator | Marina Militare[1][2] |
Light | |
Focal height | 23 metres (75 ft) |
Lens | Type OF 375 |
Light source | electric power distribution |
Intensity | AL 1000 w |
Range | main: 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl (2) W 6s. |
Italy no. | 3864 E.F. |
Ortona Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Ortona) is an active lighthouse located in Ortona on the Adriatic Sea.
Description
[edit]The lighthouse was built in 1937 and consists of an octagonal prism tower 24 metres (79 ft) high, painted black and with horizontal bands, atop a 2-story keeper's house with a balcony and lantern. The lantern, which mounts a Type OF 375 optic, is painted gray metallic, is positioned at 23 metres (75 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a six-second period, visible up to a distance of 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3864 E.F.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Eastern". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- ^ a b "Ortona". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
External links
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