Punta Paratella Lighthouse

Punta Paratella
LocationGorgona
Tuscany
Italy
Coordinates43°26′14″N 9°54′09″E / 43.437167°N 9.902528°E / 43.437167; 9.902528
Tower
Constructed1937 (first)
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionfibreglass
Height5 metres (16 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with small balcony and light
Markingswhite tower
Power sourcesolar power Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare
Light
Focal height105 metres (344 ft)
Range9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi)
CharacteristicL Fl W 10s.
Italy no.1983 E.F

Punta Paratella Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Paratella) is an active lighthouse located on the northernmost extremity of Gorgona, one of the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) from Livorno.

Description

The lighthouse consists of a cylindrical white fibreglass tower 5 metres (16 ft) high, placed at 105 metres (344 ft) above sea level. The lantern is powered by a solar unit and emits one long flash every 10 seconds visible up to 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi). The lighthouse is fully automated and is operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 1983 E.F.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Punta Paratella". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 1, 2018.