Molfetta Lighthouse
Molfetta Lighthouse has a focal height of 22 metres, a tower height of 18 metres and a range of 16 nautical miles. It was built in 1857.
- Focal height
- 22 metres
- Tower height
- 18 metres
- Range
- 16 nautical miles
- Built
- 1857
- Automated
- yes
- Light characteristic
- Iso W 6s.
- Coordinates
- 41.20806, 16.59425
The Molfetta Lighthouse is located in Molfetta, Apulia, Italy, on the elbow of the east pier of the harbour. It was built in 1857 and features a white tapered octagonal prism stone tower with a balcony and lantern. The tower is 18 meters high, with the lantern positioned at 22 meters above sea level.
The lighthouse has a unique design, with a white tower and grey metallic lantern dome. It emits one white flash on and off in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles. The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3752 E.F.
The Molfetta Lighthouse has an interesting history, having been built over 160 years ago. It continues to serve as an active aid to navigation, helping to guide ships safely into the harbour. With its distinctive design and important function, the Molfetta Lighthouse is a notable landmark in the region, and its automation ensures that it will continue to operate efficiently for years to come.
Light and tower
It has a tapered octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of stone. Its daymark is white tower, grey metallic lantern dome. The light has a focal height of 22 metres. The light has a range of 16 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Iso W 6s. It carries a Type LP2 lens. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 10952. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E2248.
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Details
- Name
- Molfetta
- Marking
- white tower, grey metallic lantern dome
- Range Nm
- 16
- Lens Type
- Type LP2
- Nga Number
- 10952
- Year Built
- 1857
- Description
- '''Molfetta Lighthouse''' () is an active lighthouse located on the elbow of the east pier of the harbour of Molfetta, in Apulia on the Adriatic Sea.
- Tower Shape
- tapered octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern
- Image Caption
- Molfetta Lighthouse
- Location Text
- [[Molfetta]]<br>[[Apulia]]<br>[[Italy]]
- Focal Height M
- 22
- Managing Agent
- Marina Militare
- Tower Height M
- 18
- Year Automated
- yes
- Admiralty Number
- E2248
- Intensity Candelas
- AL 1000 W
- Light Characteristic
- Iso W 6s.
- Construction Material
- stone tower