Molo San Vincenzo Lighthouse
Molo San Vincenzo Lighthouse has a focal height of 25 metres, a tower height of 24 metres and a range of 22 nautical miles. It was built in 1487.
- Focal height
- 25 metres
- Tower height
- 24 metres
- Range
- 22 nautical miles
- Built
- 1487
- First lit
- 1916
- Automated
- yes
- Light characteristic
- Fl (2) W 15s.
- Coordinates
- 40.83285, 14.27213
The Molo San Vincenzo Lighthouse is located at the entrance of the Port of Naples in Campania, Italy. The lighthouse has a long history, with the first tower being built in 1487 under the reign of Ferdinand I of Naples. It has undergone several reconstructions over the years, with the current lighthouse being activated in 1916. The lighthouse is a cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern, standing at a height of 24 meters.
The lighthouse is characterized by its red tower, white lantern, and grey metallic lantern dome. It emits three white flashes in a 15-second period and is visible up to a distance of 22 nautical miles. The lighthouse is fully automated and is operated by the Marina Militare, the Italian Navy. The lighthouse has played an important role in guiding ships into the Port of Naples and continues to serve as an important aid to navigation.
The Molo San Vincenzo Lighthouse has a rich and interesting history, with several notable events and reconstruction projects over the years. Despite being damaged and rebuilt several times, the lighthouse has stood the test of time and remains an important part of the maritime history of Naples. Today, the lighthouse is still an active aid to navigation and a popular tourist attraction, offering stunning views of the Port of Naples and the surrounding area.
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 25 metres. The light has a range of 22 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (2) W 15s. It carries a Type OR250 lens. It was first lit in 1916. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 9475. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E1646.
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- Name
- Molo San Vincenzo
- Marking
- red tower, white lantern, grey metallic lantern dome
- Range Nm
- 22
- Lens Type
- Type OR250
- Foundation
- stone base
- Nga Number
- 9475
- Year Built
- 1487
- Description
- '''Molo San Vincenzo Lighthouse''' () is an active lighthouse located at the end of the western side to the entrance of the Port of Naples, Campania on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern atop a concrete base
- Image Caption
- Molo San Vincenzo Lighthouse
- Location Text
- [[Naples]]<br/>[[Campania]]<br/>[[Italy]]
- Focal Height M
- 25
- Managing Agent
- Marina Militare
- Tower Height M
- 24
- Year Automated
- yes
- Year First Lit
- 1916
- Admiralty Number
- E1646
- Intensity Candelas
- main: AL 1000 W<br/>reserve: MBR-300L LED
- Light Characteristic
- Fl (2) W 15s.
- Construction Material
- masonry tower