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Scoglietto Lighthouse Italian: Faro dello Scoglietto is an active lighthouse located on the summit of a rocky islet without vegetation located in front of Portoferraio in the Piombino Channel at 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) from Punta Capo Bianco and 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from Punta Falconaia.

Scoglietto

Scoglietto Lighthouse
Location	Portoferraio
Coordinates	42°49′43″N 10°19′52″E
Tower
Constructed	1910 (first)
Foundation	concrete base
Construction	stone tower
Height	8 metres (26 ft)
Shape	two-stage cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings	unpainted tower, white lantern
Power source	solar power
Operator	Marina Militare[1][2]
Light
First lit	1945 (current)
Focal height	24 metres (79 ft)
Lens	Type TD
Intensity	MaxiHalo-60
Range	5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi)
Characteristic	Fl (2) W 6s.
Italy no.	2068 E.F.

Description

The first historic lighthouse was established in 1910. It was reconstructed in 1945 due to its destruction during World War II. The lighthouse is a small, square, stone keeper's cottage with a cylindrical stone tower, 8 metres (26 ft) high. Positioned at one corner it has a balcony, and the lantern is at 24 metres (79 ft) above sea level. The lighthouse is powered by a solar power unit and the lantern emits a group of two alternating white flashes in a six-second period visible up to 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi). The lighthouse is fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 2068 E.F.[1]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Scoglietto di Portoferraio Lighthouse.

• Servizio Fari Marina Militare (in Italian)

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