Meloria north end Lighthouse

Meloria north end Lighthouse (Italian: Faro Nord delle Secche della Meloria) is an active lighthouse located in the Ligurian Sea, 7.5 nautical miles (13.9 km; 8.6 mi) north of Meloria south end Lighthouse and 7.5 nautical miles (13.9 km; 8.6 mi) north west of Livorno, in the northern part of the Meloria shoal.

Meloria north end
Meloria north end Lighthouse
Meloria north end
Tuscany
Meloria north end
Meloria north end (Italy)
LocationLivorno
Tuscany
Italy
Coordinates43°35′24″N 10°12′42″E
Year first constructed1958 (current)
Automatedyes
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionconcrete and brick tower
Tower shapecylindrical tower with lantern and gallery
Markings / patternwhite tower
Tower height20 metres (66 ft)
Focal height18 metres (59 ft)
Current lensType TD
Light sourcesolar power
IntensityLABI 100 W
Range10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi)
CharacteristicFl (2) W 10s.
Fog signalno
Admiralty numberE1347.8
NGA number7872
ARLHS numberITA-258
Italy number1884 E.F
Managing agentMarina Militare[1][2]

Description

The lighthouse is a cylindrical tower built on the north extremity of Meloria shoal in 1958 in white concrete; it is 20 metres (66 ft) high with lantern and balcony. The lighthouse is powered by solar power unit and the lantern emits two white flash in a ten seconds period visible up to 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi). The light is operated by the Marina Militare and it is identified by the code number 1884 E.F.[1]

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See also

References

  1. "Meloria nord". Marina Militare. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  2. "Lighthouses of Italy: Toscana". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 28, 2018.


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