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Camogli Molo Esterno Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Camogli Molo Esterno) is an active lighthouse located at the end of the external breakwater of the harbour of Camogli, Liguria on the Ligurian Sea.

Camogli Molo Esterno

Camogli Molo Esterno Lighthouse
Location	Camogli Liguria Italy
Coordinates	44°21′06″N 9°08′57″E
Tower
Constructed	1950
Foundation	concrete base
Construction	concrete tower
Automated	yes
Height	5 metres (16 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings	white tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Power source	solar power
Operator	Marina Militare[1][2]
Light
First lit	1950
Focal height	11 metres (36 ft)
Lens	Type TD
Intensity	MaxiHalo-60
Range	9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi)
Characteristic	Fl W 3s.
Italy no.	1671 E.F.

Description

The first lighthouse was a metal post with a light on the top; then a lighthouse was built in 1950 and consists of a white concrete cylindrical tower, 5 feet (1.5 m) high, with balcony and lantern, placed at the end of the external breakwater. The lantern, painted in white and the dome in grey metallic, is positioned at 11 metres (36 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 3 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi). The lighthouse was damaged several times from the fury of the sea but was always rebuilt; in the night of December 16, 2011 a furious tempest took away the lantern that was lost. The lighthouse is powered by a solar unit, is completely automated and operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 1671 E.F.[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy
• Camogli

References

External links

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• Servizio Fari Marina Militare

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