Capo Ferro Lighthouse
Capo Ferro Lighthouse has a focal height of 52 metres, a tower height of 18 metres and a range of 24 nautical miles. It was built in 1861.
- Focal height
- 52 metres
- Tower height
- 18 metres
- Range
- 24 nautical miles
- Built
- 1861
- Automated
- yes
- Light characteristic
- Fl (3) W 15 s.
- Coordinates
- 41.15492, 9.52325
The Capo Ferro Lighthouse is located in the northeast of Sardinia, Italy, on the Tyrrhenian Sea. It marks the southern entrance to the Strait of Bonifacio and the Maddalena archipelago. The lighthouse is situated in the municipality of Arzachena and was built in 1858, although it was not activated until 1861.
The lighthouse consists of a white cylindrical tower, 18 meters high, with a balcony and lantern rising from a 2-storey white keeper's house. The lantern is positioned at 52 meters above sea level and emits three white flashes in a 15-second period, visible up to a distance of 24 nautical miles. The lighthouse is completely automated and operated by the Marina Militare.
The Capo Ferro Lighthouse has a rich history, having been built to guide ships through the Strait of Bonifacio. It has been operated by the Marina Militare since its activation in 1861 and is still an important aid to navigation today. The lighthouse is also notable for its distinctive cylindrical tower and lantern, which make it a recognizable landmark in the area. With its long history and important role in maritime safety, the Capo Ferro Lighthouse is a significant part of Italy's maritime heritage.
Light and tower
It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern atop a 2-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 52 metres. The light has a range of 24 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (3) W 15 s. It carries a Type ORT3 375<br />[[Focal length]]: 187.5 mm lens. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 8724. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E1002.
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Details
- Name
- Capo Ferro
- Marking
- white tower and keeper's house, grey lantern dome
- Range Nm
- 24
- Lens Type
- Type ORT3 375<br />[[Focal length]]: 187.5 mm
- Fog Signal
- no
- Foundation
- masonry base
- Nga Number
- 8724
- Year Built
- 1861
- Description
- '''Capo Ferro Lighthouse''' () is an active lighthouse located on the same name promontory which marks the southern entrance to the Strait of Bonifacio and to the Maddalena archipelago, in the municipality of Arzachena, in the north east of Sardinia, Italy, on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern atop a 2-storey keeper's house
- Image Caption
- Capo Ferro Lighthouse
- Location Text
- Capo Ferro<br />[[Arzachena]]<br />[[Sardinia]]<br />[[Italy]]
- Focal Height M
- 52
- Managing Agent
- Marina Militare
- Tower Height M
- 18
- Year Automated
- yes
- Admiralty Number
- E1002
- Intensity Candelas
- main: AL 1000 W<br/>reserve: LABI 100 W
- Light Characteristic
- Fl (3) W 15 s.
- Construction Material
- masonry tower