Capo Cefalù Lighthouse
Capo Cefalù Lighthouse has a focal height of 80 metres, a tower height of 26 metres and a range of 25 nautical miles. It was built in 1900.
- Focal height
- 80 metres
- Tower height
- 26 metres
- Range
- 25 nautical miles
- Built
- 1900
- Light characteristic
- Fl W 5s.
- Coordinates
- 38.03979, 14.02952
The Capo Cefalù Lighthouse is located on the promontory of Capo Cefalù in Sicily, Italy, under the steep limestone ridge of Rocca, east of the town of Cefalù, on the Tyrrhenian Sea. The lighthouse was built in 1900 and features a distinctive octagonal tower, with a balcony and lantern, mounted on a 2-storey keeper's house. The tower is unpainted, while the lantern is white and the lantern dome is grey metallic.
The Capo Cefalù Lighthouse stands at 26 meters tall, with a focal height of 80 meters above sea level. It emits one white flash every 5 seconds, visible up to a distance of 25 nautical miles. The lighthouse was electrified in 1930 and is now completely automated. It is managed by the Marina Militare, the Italian Navy, with the identification code number 3261 E.F.
The Capo Cefalù Lighthouse has an interesting history, having been built over a century ago to guide ships safely through the Tyrrhenian Sea. Today, it remains an active aid to navigation, helping to ensure the safety of maritime traffic in the area. The lighthouse is also a notable landmark and a testament to the region's rich maritime history, attracting visitors and lighthouse enthusiasts alike.
Light and tower
It has an octagonal tower with balcony and lantern atop a 2-storey keeper's house tower. The tower is built of masonry. Its daymark is unpainted tower, white lantern, grey metallic lantern dome. The light has a focal height of 80 metres. The light has a range of 25 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl W 5s. It carries a Type OR 350<br />[[Focal length]]: 177.5 mm lens. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 9860. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E2036.
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Details
- Name
- Capo Cefalù
- Marking
- unpainted tower, white lantern, grey metallic lantern dome
- Range Nm
- 25
- Lens Type
- Type OR 350<br />[[Focal length]]: 177.5 mm
- Fog Signal
- no
- Foundation
- masonry base
- Nga Number
- 9860
- Year Built
- 1900
- Description
- '''Capo Cefalù Lighthouse''' () is an active lighthouse located on the promontory of Capo Cefalù under the steep limestone ridge, high, named Rocca east of Cefalù, Sicily on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
- Tower Shape
- octagonal tower with balcony and lantern atop a 2-storey keeper's house
- Image Caption
- Capo Cefalù Lighthouse
- Location Text
- [[Cefalù]]<br />[[Sicily]]<br />[[Italy]]
- Focal Height M
- 80
- Managing Agent
- Marina Militare
- Tower Height M
- 26
- Admiralty Number
- E2036
- Intensity Candelas
- main: AL 1000 W<br/>reserve: LABI 100 W 10.3 v
- Light Characteristic
- Fl W 5s.
- Construction Material
- masonry tower