- Source: Lampione Lighthouse
Lampione Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Lampione) is an active lighthouse located
on the western tip of the island of Lampione which makes part of the Pelagie Islands in the Channel of Sicily.
Description
The lighthouse, built in 1935 by Genio civile, consists of a small quadrangular 1-storey equipment building, 6 metres (20 ft) high, of unpainted stone with the light placed on the roof. The light is positioned at 40 metres (130 ft) above sea level and emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period visible up to a distance of 7 nautical miles (13 km; 8.1 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated, Tacconi was the last keeper, powered by a solar unit and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3064 E.F.
See also
List of lighthouses in Italy
Pelagie Islands
References
External links
Media related to Lampione lighthouse at Wikimedia Commons
Servizio Fari Marina Militare