Scilla Lighthouse

Scilla Lighthouse
Faro di Scilla sul Castello

Scilla lighthouse
Calabria
Location Reggio Calabria
Calabria
Italy
Coordinates 38°15′22.8″N 15°42′52.3″E / 38.256333°N 15.714528°E / 38.256333; 15.714528Coordinates: 38°15′22.8″N 15°42′52.3″E / 38.256333°N 15.714528°E / 38.256333; 15.714528
Year first constructed 1913
Construction masonry tower
Tower shape cylindrical tower with gallery and lantern
Markings / pattern white tower with a black band at the base, grey metallic lantern dome
Height 6 metres (20 ft)
Focal height 72 metres (236 ft)
Light source mains power
Range main: 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi)
reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)
Characteristic Fl W 5s.
Admiralty number E1766
NGA number 9708
ARLHS number ITA-050
Italy number

2712 E.F[1]

[2]
Managing agent Marina Militare

Scilla Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Scilla) is an active lighthouse in Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. It is located on a terrace of Castello Ruffo di Scilla, in the town of Scilla on the Strait of Messina. The light is important in directing ships onto the Strait from the north.

Built in 1913, it has a small cylindrical tower, 6 metres high, painted white with a black base. At the top is the lantern surrounded by the gallery. The lighthouse has a focal plane of 72 metres.[3] [4]

See also


References

  1. ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  2. ↑ Faro di Scilla sul Castello Marina Militare
  3. ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Calabria and Basilicata". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  4. ↑ Scilla Lighthouse Marina Militare

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