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Castello Normanno Lighthouse

Coordinates: 38°01′51″N 12°52′55″E / 38.030749°N 12.881860°E / 38.030749; 12.881860
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Castello Normanno
Castello Normanno Lighthouse
Map
LocationCastellammare del Golfo
Sicily
Italy
Coordinates38°01′51″N 12°52′55″E / 38.030749°N 12.881860°E / 38.030749; 12.881860
Tower
Constructed1901 Edit this on Wikidata
Constructionconcrete equipment building
Height4 metres (13 ft)
Shapequadrangular building with lantern atop a mediaeval fortification
Markingswhite lantern
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare[1][2]
Light
First lit1901
Focal height19 metres (62 ft)
Lenstype TD
IntensityLABI 100 W
Range10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi)
CharacteristicFl (2) W 10s.
Italy no.3182 E.F.

Castello Normanno Lighthouse (Italian: Faro delCastello Normanno) is an active lighthouse located in Castellammare del Golfo at the northern extremity of the tip of the harbour.

Description

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The lighthouse was activated in 1901 and consists of a concrete equipment construction, 4 metres (13 ft) high, atop a mediaeval fortification. The white lantern is positioned on the flat roof of the building at 19 metres (62 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 10 second period, visible up to a distance of 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated, powered by a solar unit and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2922 E.F.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Western Sicily". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Castello Normanno". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
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