Castello Normanno Lighthouse (Italian: Faro delCastello Normanno) is an active lighthouse located in Castellammare del Golfo at the northern extremity of the tip of the harbour.

Castello Normanno

Castello Normanno Lighthouse
Location	Castellammare del Golfo Sicily Italy
Coordinates	38°01′51″N 12°52′55″E
Tower
Constructed	1901
Construction	concrete equipment building
Height	4 metres (13 ft)
Shape	quadrangular building with lantern atop a mediaeval fortification
Markings	white lantern
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Marina Militare[1][2]
Light
First lit	1901
Focal height	19 metres (62 ft)
Lens	type TD
Intensity	LABI 100 W
Range	10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi)
Characteristic	Fl (2) W 10s.
Italy no.	3182 E.F.

Description

The lighthouse was activated in 1901 and consists of a concrete equipment construction, 4 metres (13 ft) high, atop a mediaeval fortification. The white lantern is positioned on the flat roof of the building at 19 metres (62 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated, powered by a solar unit and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2922 E.F.[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy
• Castellammare del Golfo

References

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