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Punta Paratella Lighthouse

Coordinates: 43°26′14″N 9°54′09″E / 43.437167°N 9.902528°E / 43.437167; 9.902528
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Punta Paratella
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LocationGorgona
Tuscany
Italy
Coordinates43°26′14″N 9°54′09″E / 43.437167°N 9.902528°E / 43.437167; 9.902528
Tower
Constructed1937 (first)
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionfibreglass
Height5 metres (16 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with small balcony and light
Markingswhite tower
Power sourcesolar power Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMarina Militare[1]
Light
Focal height105 metres (344 ft)
Range9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi)
CharacteristicL Fl W 10s.
Italy no.1983 E.F

Punta Paratella Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Paratella) is an active lighthouse located on the northernmost extremity of Gorgona, one of the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) from Livorno.

Description

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The lighthouse consists of a cylindrical white fibreglass tower 5 metres (16 ft) high, placed at 105 metres (344 ft) above sea level. The lantern is powered by a solar unit and emits one long flash every 10 seconds visible up to 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi). The lighthouse is fully automated and is operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 1983 E.F.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Punta Paratella". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
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