Punta Vagno Lighthouse

Lighthouse

44°23′31″N 8°57′10″E / 44.391997°N 8.952753°E / 44.391997; 8.952753TowerConstructed1931Foundationconcrete baseConstructionmasonry towerAutomatedyesHeight8 metres (26 ft)Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lanternMarkingswhite tower, grey metallic lantern domePower sourcemains electricity

OperatorMarina Militare^[1]^[2]LightFirst lit1948

Focal height26 metres (85 ft)LensType TD
focal length: 187.5 mmIntensitymain: AL 1000 W
reserve: LABI 100 WRangemain: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi)
reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)CharacteristicL Fl (3) W 15s.Italy no.1575 E.F.

Punta Vagno Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Vagno) is an active lighthouse located on the same name Cape at the east entrance of the Port of Genoa, Liguria on the Ligurian Sea.

Description

The lighthouse was built at the end of 19th century, but was activated on October 10, 1931, and consists of a white masonry tapered cylindrical tower, 8 feet (2.4 m) high, with balcony and lantern. The tower was destroyed during World War II and was rebuilt in 1948. The lantern is painted in white, the dome in grey metallic, and is positioned at 26 metres (85 ft) above sea level and emits three long white flashes in a 15 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 1575 E.F.^[2]^[3]

References

^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Liguria". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
^ ^a ^b "Punta Vagno". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
^ "Faro di Punta Vagno". Genova Qui. Retrieved March 14, 2018.