San Benedetto del Tronto Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di San Benedetto del Tronto) is an active lighthouse located on the waterfront of San Benedetto del Tronto, Marche on the Adriatic Sea.

San Benedetto del Tronto

San Benedetto del Tronto Lighthouse
Location	San Benedetto del Tronto Marche Italy
Coordinates	42°57′10″N 13°53′10″E
Tower
Constructed	1957
Foundation	concrete base
Construction	concrete tower
Automated	yes
Height	31 metres (102 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with gallery and lantern rising from a 2-storey keeper's house
Markings	white tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Marina Militare[1][2]
Light
Focal height	31 metres (102 ft)
Lens	Type OR D4
Intensity	main: AL 1000 W reserve: LABI 100 W
Range	main: 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi) reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)
Characteristic	Fl (2) W 10s.
Italy no.	3898 E.F.

Description

The lighthouse, built in 1957, consists of a concrete cylindrical tower, 31 metres (102 ft) high, with balcony and lantern rising from a 2-storey yellow keeper's house. The lantern is painted in white, the lantern dome in grey metallic, and is positioned at 31 metres (102 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period visible up to a distance of 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3898 E.F.[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy
• San Benedetto del Tronto

References

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