Capo Comino Lighthouse
Capo Comino Lighthouse has a focal height of 26 metres, a tower height of 20 metres and a range of 15 nautical miles. It was built in 1903.
- Focal height
- 26 metres
- Tower height
- 20 metres
- Range
- 15 nautical miles
- Built
- 1903
- Automated
- yes
- Light characteristic
- Fl W 5 s.
- Coordinates
- 40.52844, 9.82778
The Capo Comino Lighthouse is located in Sardinia, Italy, on the easternmost promontory in the municipality of Siniscola, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. It was built in 1903 and activated in 1925 by the Regia Marina. The lighthouse has a distinctive quadrangular tower with a balcony and lantern, attached to a 3-storey white keeper's house.
The lighthouse stands at a height of 20 meters with a focal height of 26 meters above sea level, emitting one white flash every 5 seconds, visible up to a distance of 15 nautical miles. The tower is painted white, with a grey metallic lantern dome. The lighthouse is fully automated and operated by the Marina Militare, with the identification code number 1230 E.F.
The Capo Comino Lighthouse has an interesting history, having been activated over two decades after its construction. Today, it continues to serve as an important aid to navigation, guiding mariners through the Tyrrhenian Sea. The lighthouse is managed by the Marina Militare, and its operation is crucial for ensuring the safety of ships and sailors in the region.
Light and tower
It has a quadrangular tower with balcony and lantern atop a 3-storey keeper's house tower. The tower is built of masonry. Its daymark is white tower and keeper's house, grey lantern dome. The light has a focal height of 26 metres. The light has a range of 15 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl W 5 s. It carries a Type TD<br />[[Focal length]] : 375 mm lens. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 8588. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E1030.
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Details
- Name
- Capo Comino
- Marking
- white tower and keeper's house, grey lantern dome
- Range Nm
- 15
- Lens Type
- Type TD<br />[[Focal length]] : 375 mm
- Fog Signal
- no
- Foundation
- masonry base
- Nga Number
- 8588
- Year Built
- 1903
- Description
- '''Capo Comino Lighthouse''' () is an active lighthouse located on the easternmost promontory of Sardinia, in the municipality of Siniscola, on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
- Tower Shape
- quadrangular tower with balcony and lantern atop a 3-storey keeper's house
- Image Caption
- Capo Comino Lighthouse
- Location Text
- Capo Comino<br />[[Siniscola]]<br />[[Sardinia]]<br />[[Italy]]
- Focal Height M
- 26
- Managing Agent
- Marina Militare
- Tower Height M
- 20
- Year Automated
- yes
- Admiralty Number
- E1030
- Intensity Candelas
- main: AL 1000 W<br/>reserve: LABI 100 W
- Light Characteristic
- Fl W 5 s.
- Construction Material
- masonry tower