Punta Santa Teresa Lighthouse

Punta Santa Teresa Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Santa Teresa) is an active lighthouse located at the east side, opposite to the outer breakwater of the gulf of La Spezia, in the municipality of Lerici, Liguria on the Ligurian Sea.

Punta Santa Teresa
Punta Santa Teresa Lighthouse
Punta Santa Teresa
Location of Punta Santa Teresa Lighthouse in Liguria
Punta Santa Teresa
Punta Santa Teresa (Italy)
LocationLerici
Liguria
Italy
Coordinates44°04′52″N 9°52′52″E
Automatedyes
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionmetal tower
Tower shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / patterngreen tower and lantern
Tower height5 metres (16 ft)
Focal height10 metres (33 ft)
Current lensType TD
Light sourcesolar power
IntensityMaxi Halo-60
Range8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi)
CharacteristicFl (2) G 6s.
Admiralty numberE1274
NGA number7820
ARLHS numberITA-252
Italy number1745 E.F.
Managing agentMarina Militare[1][2]

Description

The lighthouse consists of a green metal cylindrical tower, 5 feet (1.5 m) high, with balcony and lantern. The lantern, painted in green, is positioned at 10 metres (33 ft) above sea level and emits two green flashes in a 6 seconds period. The lighthouse is powered by a solar unit and is completely automated and operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 1745 E.F.[2]

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See also

References

  1. "Lighthouses of Italy: Liguria". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
  2. "Punta Santa Teresa". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 14, 2018.


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