Manfredonia Lighthouse

Manfredonia Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Manfredonia) is an active lighthouse located at the debut of the east pier of the harbour of Manfredonia, in Apulia on the Adriatic Sea.

Manfredonia
Manfredonia Lighthouse in 2016
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LocationManfredonia
Apulia
Italy
Coordinates41°37′43″N 15°55′24″E / 41.628726°N 15.923296°E / 41.628726; 15.923296
Tower
Constructed1868
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionmasonry tower
Automatedyes
Height18 metres (59 ft)
Shapeoctagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare[1][2]
Fog signalno
Light
First lit1947 (rebuilt)
Focal height20 metres (66 ft)
LensType LP3
IntensityAL 1000 W
Rangemain: 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi)
reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)
CharacteristicFl W 5s.
Italy no.3796 E.F.

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1868 and consists of a white octagonal prism tower, 18 metres (59 ft) high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 2-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 20 metres (66 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 5 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3796 E.F.[2]

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