Fortino Tenaglia Lighthouse

The Fortino Tenaglia Lighthouse is located in Bacoli, Campania, Italy, on a promontory overlooking the Gulf of Pozzuoli on the Tyrrhenian Sea. The current lighthouse was built in the post-war period, although the first structure was established in 1856 during the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. It stands at a height of 8 meters (26 feet) and is equipped with a red concrete cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern atop a one-story red service building.

The lighthouse emits a red flash every four seconds, visible from a distance of 8 nautical miles. It is automated and powered by a solar unit, operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2406 E.F. The lighthouse is an active aid to navigation, playing a crucial role in ensuring safe passage for vessels navigating the waters of the Gulf of Pozzuoli.

The Fortino Tenaglia Lighthouse has an interesting history, with the first structure being built nearly a century before the current one. Despite its long history, the lighthouse remains an important part of Italy's maritime heritage, and its automated system ensures that it continues to serve its purpose in guiding vessels safely through the waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern atop a 1-storey red service building tower. The tower is built of concrete. Its daymark is red tower. The light has a focal height of 13 metres. The light has a range of 8 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Iso R 4s. It carries a Type TD lens. It was first lit in 1950. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 9384. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E1622.