Isola Sant'Andrea Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Isola Sant'Andrea) is an active lighthouse located on a flat islet, the Isola Sant'Andrea, positioned at 0.8 nautical miles (1.5 km; 0.92 mi) from Gallipoli on the Ionian Sea.

Isola Sant'Andrea

Isola Sant'Andrea Lighthouse
Location	Gallipoli Apulia Italy
Coordinates	40°02′50″N 17°56′44″E
Tower
Constructed	1865
Foundation	concrete base
Construction	concrete tower
Automated	yes
Height	43 metres (141 ft)
Shape	octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern
Markings	white tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Power source	solar power
Operator	Marina Militare[1][2]
Fog signal	no
Light
Focal height	45 metres (148 ft)
Lens	Type OR250 focal length: 125 mm
Intensity	main: AL 250 W reserve: MRB 300LED
Range	main: 19 nautical miles (35 km; 22 mi) reserve: 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi)
Characteristic	Fl (2) W 10s.
Italy no.	3562 E.F.

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1865 and consists of a white octagonal prism tower, 43 feet (13 m) high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 2-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 45 metres (148 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 19 nautical miles (35 km; 22 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3562 E.F.[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy
• Gallipoli

References

External links

• Servizio Fari Marina Militare

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