Ischia Porto Lighthouse

The Ischia Porto Lighthouse is located on the northern end of the western mole of the Port of Ischia, Campania on the Tyrrhenian Sea in Italy. It was built in 1868 and features a cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern, mounted on a concrete base. The lighthouse stands at a height of 11 meters and has a focal height of 13 meters.

The lighthouse is painted red, with a white lantern and grey metallic dome, and it emits a red or white flash depending on the direction, in a 3 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 15 nautical miles. The lighthouse is completely automated and is operated by the Marina Militare, with the identification code number 2374 E.F. The lighthouse is an important aid to navigation in the area, helping to guide ships safely into the port.

The Ischia Porto Lighthouse has an interesting history, having been built over 150 years ago, and it continues to play a vital role in the maritime safety of the region. Its distinctive red tower and white lantern make it a recognizable landmark in the area. Today, the lighthouse is still in operation, providing a valuable service to mariners and helping to ensure the safety of ships and their crews.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern atop a concrete base tower. The tower is built of masonry. Its daymark is red tower, white lantern, grey metallic lantern dome. The light has a focal height of 13 metres. The light has a range of 15 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl WR 3s. It carries a Type TD lens. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 9344. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E1608.

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