Punta Vagno Lighthouse

Punta Vagno Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Vagno) is an active lighthouse located on the same name Cape at the east entrance of the Port of Genoa, Liguria on the Ligurian Sea.

Punta Vagno

Punta Vagno Lighthouse
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Location	Genoa Liguria Italy
Coordinates	44°23′31″N 8°57′10″E
Year first constructed	1931
Automated	yes
Foundation	concrete base
Construction	masonry tower
Tower shape	cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern	white tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Tower height	8 metres (26 ft)
Focal height	26 metres (85 ft)
Current lens	Type TD focal length: 187.5 mm
Light source	mains power
Intensity	main: AL 1000 W reserve: LABI 100 W
Range	main: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
Characteristic	L Fl (3) W 15s.
Admiralty number	E1230
NGA number	7580
ARLHS number	ITA-151
Italy number	1575 E.F.
Managing agent	Marina Militare[1][2]

Description

The lighthouse was built at the end of 19th century, but was activated on October 10, 1931, and consists of a white masonry tapered cylindrical tower, 8 feet (2.4 m) high, with balcony and lantern. The tower was destroyed during World War II and was rebuilt in 1948. The lantern is painted in white, the dome in grey metallic, and is positioned at 26 metres (85 ft) above sea level and emits three long white flashes in a 15 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 1575 E.F.[2][3]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy
• Genoa

References

1. "Lighthouses of Italy: Liguria". The Lighthouse Directory. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
2. "Punta Vagno". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
3. "Faro di Punta Vagno". Genova Qui. Retrieved March 14, 2018.

External links

• Servizio Fari Marina Militare