Punta Carena Lighthouse
 Punta Carena Lighthouse | |
  Campania | |
| Location |
Capri Campania Italy |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40°32′10″N 14°11′56″E / 40.53611°N 14.19889°ECoordinates: 40°32′10″N 14°11′56″E / 40.53611°N 14.19889°E |
| Year first constructed | 1867 |
| Construction | masonry tower |
| Tower shape | octagonal prism tower on a two-story keeper's house |
| Markings / pattern | white and red vertical stripes tower, white lantern, grey lantern dome |
| Height | 28 metres (92 ft) |
| Focal height | 73 metres (240 ft) |
| Current lens | 2nd order Fresnel lens |
| Light source | mains power |
| Range | 25 nautical miles (46 km; 29 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 3s. |
| Admiralty number | E1706 |
| NGA number | 9572 |
| ARLHS number | ITA-124 |
| Italy number | 2612 E.F[1] |
| Managing agent | Marina Militare |
Punta Carena Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Carena) is an active lighthouse, located on the island of Capri on the head of the same name, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of Anacapri. The lighthouse has been active since 1867; its construction began in 1862.
Description
It consists of an octagonal prism brick tower with lantern and gallery, above a two-story building. The lighthouse was repainted recently and is now white with red vertical stripes, and the keeper's house in red.
The lighthouse has a rotating view that emits white light flashes every 3 seconds. The focal plane is located at 73 meters above sea level. The lighthouse has a range of 25 nautical miles (about 46 km), and is therefore defined as an offshore lighthouse. It is a 28 m (92 ft) octagonal masonry tower on a two-story house.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Faro di Punta Carena Marina Militare
- ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Campania and Lazio". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
External links
- Capri.it
- Servizio Fari Marina Militare (Italian)
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