Punta Vagno Lighthouse

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.

Punta Vagno Lighthouse
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LocationGenoa
Liguria
Italy
Coordinates44°23′31″N 8°57′10″E / 44.391997°N 8.952753°E / 44.391997; 8.952753
Tower
Constructed1931
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionmasonry tower
Automatedyes
Height8 metres (26 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare[1][2]
Light
First lit1948 Edit this on Wikidata
Focal height26 metres (85 ft)
LensType TD
focal length: 187.5 mm
Intensitymain: AL 1000 W
reserve: LABI 100 W
Rangemain: 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.

Description

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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]

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References

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