Capo d'Orso Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo d'Orso) is an active lighthouse located on the steep Amalfitan Coast in the municipality of Maiori, Campania on the Tyrrhenian Sea.[3]

Capo d'Orso

Capo d'Orso Lighthouse
Location	Maiori Campania Italy
Coordinates	40°37′59″N 14°40′51″E
Tower
Constructed	1862 (first)
Construction	stone keeper's house
Automated	yes
Height	5 metres (16 ft)
Shape	no tower, lantern on a platform
Markings	red building with white trim white lantern, grey metallic lantern dome
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Marina Militare[1][2]
Light
First lit	1882 (current)
Focal height	66 metres (217 ft)
Lens	Type OF Focal length: 500mm
Intensity	AL 1000 W
Range	main: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) reserve: 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi)
Characteristic	Fl (3) W 15s.
Italy no.	2628 E.F.

Description

The first lighthouse was established in 1862 while the current one was built in 1882; it consists of a 2-storey red with white trim keeper's house and a white lantern mounted on a construction, 5 feet (1.5 m) high, on the seaside front. The lantern is positioned at 66 metres (217 ft) above sea level and emits three 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 is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2628 E.F.[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy
• Maiori

References

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