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Punta Cala Scirocco Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Cala Scirocco) is an active lighthouse located on the southernmost extremity of Gorgona, one of the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) from Livorno.

Punta Cala Scirocco

Location	Gorgona Tuscany Italy
Coordinates	43°25′14″N 9°54′03″E
Tower
Foundation	concrete base
Construction	fibreglass
Height	5 metres (16 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with small balcony and light
Markings	white tower
Power source	solar power
Operator	Marina Militare[1]
Light
Focal height	45 metres (148 ft)
Intensity	LABI 40 W
Range	9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi)
Characteristic	Fl (2) W 10s.
Italy no.	1992 E.F

Description

The lighthouse consists of a cylindrical white fibreglass tower 5 metres (16 ft) high, placed at 45 metres (148 ft) above sea level. The lantern is powered by a solar unit and emits two white flashes every 10 seconds visible up to 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi). The lighthouse is fully automated and is operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 1992 E.F.[1]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy
• Gorgona

References

External links

• Servizio Fari Marina Militare (in Italian)

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