Punta Penna Lighthouse

Punta Penna Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Penna) is an active lighthouse in Vasto, Italy. At a height of 70 metres (230 ft) it is the eighth tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world, and the second tallest lighthouse in Italy after the Lantern of Genoa. It is located on strategically important spot in Via Madonna della Penna at the port of Vasto.

Punta Penna
Punta Penna Lighthouse in 2007
LocationVasto
Abruzzo
Italy
Coordinates42°10′16″N 14°42′53″E
Tower
Constructed1906 (first)
Foundation2-story masonry keeper's house
Constructionconcrete tower
Height70 metres (230 ft)
Shapeoctagonal tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower and lantern, gray metallic lantern dome
OperatorMarina Militare
Light
First lit1948 (current)
Focal height84 m (277 ft)
LensType OR 500
focal length: 250 mm
Light sourcemain power
Intensitymain: AL 1000 W
reserve: LABI 100 W
Rangemain: 25 nmi (46 km; 29 mi)
18 nmi (33 km; 21 mi)
CharacteristicFl W 5s
Italy no.3856 E.F
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