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 Lighthouse in 2007 | |
Location | Vasto Abruzzo Italy |
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Coordinates | 42°10′16″N 14°42′53″E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1906 (first) |
Foundation | 2-story masonry keeper's house |
Construction | concrete tower |
Height | 70 metres (230 ft) |
Shape | octagonal tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | white tower and lantern, gray metallic lantern dome |
Operator | Marina Militare |
Light | |
First lit | 1948 (current) |
Focal height | 84 m (277 ft) |
Lens | Type OR 500 focal length: 250 mm |
Light source | main power |
Intensity | main: AL 1000 W reserve: LABI 100 W |
Range | main: 25 nmi (46 km; 29 mi) 18 nmi (33 km; 21 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl W 5s |
Italy no. | 3856 E.F |
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