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Ortona Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Ortona) is an active lighthouse located in Ortona on the Adriatic Sea.

Ortona

Ortona Lighthouse
Location	Ortona Abruzzo Italy
Coordinates	42°21′33″N 14°24′31″E
Tower
Constructed	1937
Construction	concrete tower
Height	24 metres (79 ft)
Shape	octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern
Markings	tower with black and white bands, grey metallic lantern dome
Operator	Marina Militare[1][2]
Light
Focal height	23 metres (75 ft)
Lens	Type OF 375
Light source	electric power distribution
Intensity	AL 1000 w
Range	main: 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
Characteristic	Fl (2) W 6s.
Italy no.	3864 E.F.

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1937 and consists of an octagonal prism tower 24 metres (79 ft) high, painted with black and with horizontal bands, atop a 2-storey keeper's house with balcony and lantern. The lantern, which mounts a Type OF 375 optics, is painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 23 metres (75 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3864 E.F.[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy

References

External links

• Servizio Fari Marina Militare

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