Strombolicchio Lighthouse

Strombolicchio Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Strombolicchio) is an active lighthouse placed on the summit of Strombolicchio, a sea stack 1 nautical mile (1.9 km; 1.2 mi) to the north-east of Stromboli in the Aeolian Islands.

Strombolicchio
Strombolicchio and the lighthouse
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LocationStrombolicchio
Aeolian Islands
Sicily
Coordinates38°49′02″N 15°15′08″E / 38.817278°N 15.252111°E / 38.817278; 15.252111
Tower
Constructed1925
Constructionstone tower
Height8 metres (26 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern atop a service building
Markingswhite tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Power sourcesolar power Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare[1][2]
Light
Focal height57 metres (187 ft)
IntensityLABI 100 W
Rangemain: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
reserve: 8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi)
CharacteristicFl (3) W 15s.
Italy no.3310 E.F.

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The lighthouse was built in 1925 and consists of a white cylindrical tower, 8 metres (26 ft) high, with balcony and lantern, atop a 1-storey white stone keeper's house. The lantern, painted in metallic grey, is 57 metres (187 ft) above sea level and emits three white flashes in a 15 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi). It is completely automated, solar powered, and is operated by the Marina Militare; its identification code number is 3310 E.F.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Eastern Sicily". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Strombolicchio". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
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