Ortona Lighthouse

Ortona Lighthouse has a focal height of 23 metres, a tower height of 24 metres and a range of 15 nautical miles. It was built in 1937.

Focal height
23 metres
Tower height
24 metres
Range
15 nautical miles
Built
1937
Light characteristic
Fl (2) W 6s.
Coordinates
42.35911, 14.40853
Ortona Lighthouse

The Ortona Lighthouse is located in Italy, specifically in the region of Abruzzo, in the town of Ortona. It was built in 1937 and has a tower height of 24m and a focal height of 23m, with a range of 15 nautical miles. The lighthouse stands at coordinates 42.359111, 14.408531.

Light and tower

It has an octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of concrete. Its daymark is tower with black and white bands, grey metallic lantern dome. The light has a focal height of 23 metres. The light has a range of 15 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (2) W 6s. It carries a Type OF 375 lens. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 11128. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E2312.

Details

Name
Ortona
Marking
tower with black and white bands, grey metallic lantern dome
Range Nm
15
Lens Type
Type OF 375
Nga Number
11128
Year Built
1937
Description
'''Ortona Lighthouse''' () is an active lighthouse located in Ortona on the Adriatic Sea.
Tower Shape
octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern
Light Source
[[electric power distribution]]
Image Caption
Ortona Lighthouse
Location Text
[[Ortona]]<br />[[Abruzzo]]<br />[[Italy]]
Focal Height M
23
Managing Agent
Marina Militare
Tower Height M
24
Admiralty Number
E2312
Intensity Candelas
AL 1000 w
Light Characteristic
Fl (2) W 6s.
Construction Material
concrete tower