Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse

Lighthouse

44°03′06″N 9°51′31″E / 44.051681°N 9.858560°E / 44.051681; 9.858560TowerConstructed1920s or 1930sConstructionmetal mastHeight2 metres (6.6 ft)Shapecylindrical mastMarkingswhite mast with lightPower sourcesolar power

OperatorMarina Militare^[1] ^[2]LightFocal height16 metres (52 ft)Lenstype TDIntensityLABI 100 WRange10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi)CharacteristicFl (2) W 6s.Italy no.1716 E.F.

Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse (Italian: Torre della Scuola) is an active lighthouse located 243 metres (797 ft) from the north-eastern tip of Palmaria in the Gulf of La Spezia.

Description

The lighthouse is placed on a metal mast 2 metres (6.6 ft) high atop the Scola Tower and has a focal height of 16 metres (52 ft). It is fully automated and operated by the Lighthouses Service of the Marina Militare identified by the code number 1716 E.F. The lighthouse is powered by a solar unit and the lantern emits two white flashes in a six seconds period visible up to 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi).^[2]

References

^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Liguria". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
^ ^a ^b "Scoglio Torre della Scuola". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 27, 2018.