Murano Lighthouse (Italian: Faro dell'Isola di Murano) is an active lighthouse located in the south east part of the island of Murano in the Venetian Lagoon on the Adriatic Sea.
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| Location | Murano, Veneto, Italy |
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| Coordinates | 45°27′10″N 12°21′17″E / 45.45279°N 12.3546°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1912  |
| Construction | concrete (foundation), stone (tower) |
| Height | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Markings | white , stripe (2, black, horizontal direction) |
| Power source | mains electricity |
| Operator | Italian Navy |
| Murano Range Rear light | |
| First lit | 1934 |
| Focal height | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Lens | Type TD 800 Focal length: 400mm |
| Range | 20 nmi (37 km; 23 mi) (main light), 17 nmi (31 km; 20 mi) (auxiliary light) |
| Characteristic | Oc W 6s |
| Italy no. | 4177.2 E.F |
| Murano Directional light | |
| Focal height | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Lens | Type PD |
| Range | 20 nmi (37 km; 23 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 6s |
| Italy no. | 4177.1 E.F |
Description
editThe first lighthouse, built in 1912, was a metal skeletal tower on piles, which was deactivated in 1934 when became operational the current. The lighthouse consists of a two-stages cylindrical stone tower, 35 metres (115 ft) high, with double balcony and lantern. The tower is painted white, on the upper stage are painted two black horizontal bands facing the range line, on the east side, in order to have the lighthouse more visible during the day.
The Range Rear light is positioned at 37 metres (121 ft) above sea level and emits an occulting white light in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 17 nautical miles (31 km; 20 mi).[1][2] The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 4177.2 E.F.
The Directional light is positioned at 35 metres (115 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi).[3] The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 4177.1 E.F.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Venice and Trieste". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
- ^ "Murano Allineamento Posteriore". Marina Militare. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
- ^ "Murano asse canale navigabile". Marina Militare. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
- ^ "Mappa dei fari Italiani". ARI Genova. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
External links
edit- Servizio Fari Marina Militare
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