Scoglio Formiche di Grosseto Lighthouse Italian: Faro delle Formiche di Grosseto is an active lighthouse established on the largest of three skerries located 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi) south west of Marina di Grosseto.
 Scoglio Formiche di Grosseto Lighthouse | |
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| Location | Marina di Grosseto Tuscany Italy |
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| Coordinates | 42°34′35″N 10°52′55″E / 42.576444°N 10.881972°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1919 |
| Foundation | cobrete base |
| Construction | concrete and brick tower |
| Height | 39 feet (12 m) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery on one-story keeper’s house |
| Markings | white tower |
| Power source | solar power  |
| Operator | Marina Militare[1][2] |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 75 feet (23 m) |
| Lens | Type OF |
| Intensity | LABI 100 W |
| Range | 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) |
| Characteristic | FI W 6s. |
| Italy no. | 2136 E.F |
Description
The lighthouse and the keeper’s house were built in 1901 and restored in 1919 by the Regia Marina. The lighthouse consists of a white building and a cylindrical tower, with balcony and lantern, 12 metres (39 ft) high built on the front side. The power is supplied by a solar panel and the lantern emits one single white flash every 6 seconds visible up to 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi). The lighthouse is fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 2136 E.F.[1]
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External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Formiche di Grosseto lighthouse.
- Gallery Formiche di Grosseto lighthouse Marina Militare
- Servizio Fari Marina Militare (in Italian)
