Punta Tagliamento Lighthouse

Punta Tagliamento Lighthouse
Bibione

Punta Tagliamento Lighthouse
Veneto
Location Bibione
Veneto
Italy
Coordinates 45°38′10.6″N 13°05′51.3″E / 45.636278°N 13.097583°E / 45.636278; 13.097583Coordinates: 45°38′10.6″N 13°05′51.3″E / 45.636278°N 13.097583°E / 45.636278; 13.097583
Year first constructed 1913
Automated 1973
Construction concrete tower
Tower shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern white tower and lantern
Height 72 feet (22 m)
Focal height 69 feet (21 m)
Current lens TD type
Light source mains power
Range main: 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi)
reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
Characteristic Fl (3) W 10s.
Fog signal no
Admiralty number E2508
NGA number 11572
ARLHS number ITA-148
Italy number 4288 E.F.[1][2]
Managing agent Marina Militare

Punta Tagliamento Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Tagliamento) is a lighthhose in Bibione a frazione of San Michele al Tagliamento, Veneto on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. It is placed on the beach protected by several seawalls placed as erosion control.

History

The lighthouse was built in 1913 on the Venetian side of the mouth of the Tagliamento river, which at that time was the northern border of the Kingdom of Italy. In 1917 the light was destroyed by a bombing during World War I but it was suddenly rebuilt; in 1952 the plant was electrified and in 1973 was completely automated.[3] The lighthouse is formed by a concrete white tower 21 metres (69 ft) high adjacent to a two-story white and ochre keeper's house completely restored in June 2015 which will be used in part to accommodate a Museum, cultural events and to celebrate marriage too. [4] The light is active, fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 4288 E.F.

See also


References

  1. ↑ Faro di Punta Tagliamento Marina Militare
  2. ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Eastern Italy". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  3. ↑ Il Faro di Punta Tagliamento Comune di San Michele
  4. ↑ La Nuova Venezia

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