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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


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.




See also


List of lighthouses in Italy
Gorgona




References






External links


Servizio Fari Marina Militare (in Italian)

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