Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse (Italian: Torre della Scuola) is an active lighthouse located 243 metres (797 ft) from the north-eastern tip of Palmaria in the Gulf of La Spezia.

Scoglio Torre della Scuola

Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse
Location	Isola della Palmaria Portovenere Liguria Italy
Coordinates	44°03′06″N 9°51′31″E
Tower
Constructed	1920s or 1930s
Construction	metal mast
Height	2 metres (6.6 ft)
Shape	cylindrical mast
Markings	white mast with light
Power source	solar power
Operator	Marina Militare[1] [2]
Light
Focal height	16 metres (52 ft)
Lens	type TD
Intensity	LABI 100 W
Range	10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi)
Characteristic	Fl (2) W 6s.
Italy no.	1716 E.F.

Description

The lighthouse is placed on a metal mast 2 metres (6.6 ft) high atop the Scola Tower and has a focal height of 16 metres (52 ft). It is fully automated and operated by the Lighthouses Service of the Marina Militare identified by the code number 1716 E.F. The lighthouse is powered by a solar unit and the lantern emits two white flashes in a six seconds period visible up to 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi).[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy

References

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