Punta Cala Scirocco Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Cala Scirocco) is an active lighthouse located on the southernmost 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 45 metres (148 ft) above sea level. The lantern is powered by a solar unit and emits two white flashes 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 1992 E.F.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Punta Cala Scirocco". Marina Militare. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
External links
- Servizio Fari Marina Militare (in Italian)
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