Ortona Lighthouse

Ortona Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Ortona) is an active lighthouse located in Ortona on the Adriatic Sea.

Ortona
Ortona Lighthouse
Ortona
Abruzzo
Ortona
Ortona (Italy)
LocationOrtona
Abruzzo
Italy
Coordinates42°21′33″N 14°24′31″E
Year first constructed1937
Automatedyes
Constructionconcrete tower
Tower shapeoctagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / patterntower with black and white bands, grey metallic lantern dome
Tower height24 metres (79 ft)
Focal height23 metres (75 ft)
Current lensType OF 375
Light sourceelectric power distribution
IntensityAL 1000 w
Rangemain: 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi)
reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
CharacteristicFl (2) W 6s.
Admiralty numberE2312
NGA number11128
ARLHS numberITA-108
Italy number3864 E.F.
Managing agentMarina Militare[1][2]

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1937 and consists of an octagonal prism tower 24 metres (79 ft) high, painted with black and with horizontal bands, atop a 2-storey keeper's house with balcony and lantern. The lantern, which mounts a Type OF 375 optics, is painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 23 metres (75 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3864 E.F.[2]

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See also

References

  1. "Lighthouses of Italy: Eastern Italy". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  2. "Ortona". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 5, 2018.


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