Isolotto Monaci Lighthouse

The Isolotto Monaci Lighthouse is located on a small skerry in the Maddalena archipelago, off the coast of Sardinia, Italy. It was built in 1936 and features a masonry tapered cylindrical tower that stands 16 meters high, with a balcony and lantern. The tower is painted white, with a grey metallic lantern dome. The lighthouse is positioned to guide mariners through the Tyrrhenian Sea, emitting a white or red flash every 5 seconds, visible up to 11 nautical miles away.

The lighthouse is completely automated, powered by a solar unit, and is managed by the Marina Militare. Its identification code number is 1142 E.F. The lighthouse has been an important aid to navigation in the area, and its history is also marked by a significant event during World War II. In 1943, a German Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant plane was shot down by a British Bristol Beaufighter near the lighthouse, and in 2017, a diver discovered human remains at the site where the plane crashed.

The Isolotto Monaci Lighthouse remains an active and important landmark in the region, guiding mariners through the waters of the Maddalena archipelago. Its rich history and significance as a navigational aid make it a notable feature of the Sardinian coastline. The lighthouse continues to be managed and maintained by the Marina Militare, ensuring its ongoing role in supporting safe navigation in the area.

Light and tower

It has a tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of masonry. Its daymark is white tower, balcony and lantern, grey metallic lantern dome. The light has a focal height of 24 metres. The light has a range of 11 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl WR 5s. It carries a LED MBL 400-S lens. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 8736. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E0998.