San Benedetto del Tronto Lighthouse
San Benedetto del Tronto Lighthouse has a focal height of 31 metres, a tower height of 31 metres and a range of 22 nautical miles. It was built in 1957.
- Focal height
- 31 metres
- Tower height
- 31 metres
- Range
- 22 nautical miles
- Built
- 1957
- Automated
- yes
- Light characteristic
- Fl (2) W 10s.
- Coordinates
- 42.95264, 13.88614
The San Benedetto del Tronto Lighthouse is located on the waterfront of San Benedetto del Tronto in the Marche region of Italy, overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The lighthouse was built in 1957 and features a concrete cylindrical tower that stands 31 meters tall, with a balcony and lantern rising from a 2-storey keeper's house. The tower is white, with a grey metallic lantern dome, and is positioned at a height of 31 meters above sea level.
The lighthouse is fully automated and is operated by the Marina Militare, with the identification code number 3898 E.F. It emits two white flashes every 10 seconds, visible up to a distance of 22 nautical miles. The lighthouse is an important aid to navigation for ships and sailors in the area, providing a vital service to the local community.
The San Benedetto del Tronto Lighthouse has a rich history, and its construction in 1957 marked an important milestone in the development of the local maritime infrastructure. Today, the lighthouse remains an important and iconic landmark in the region, and its automated systems ensure that it continues to provide a reliable and efficient service to those who rely on it.
Light and tower
It has a cylindrical tower with gallery and lantern rising from a 2-storey keeper's house tower. The tower is built of concrete. Its daymark is white tower, grey metallic lantern dome. The light has a focal height of 31 metres. The light has a range of 22 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (2) W 10s. It carries a Type OR D4 lens. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 11176. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E2332.
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Details
- Name
- San Benedetto del Tronto
- Marking
- white tower, grey metallic lantern dome
- Range Nm
- 22
- Lens Type
- Type OR D4
- Foundation
- concrete base
- Nga Number
- 11176
- Year Built
- 1957
- Description
- '''San Benedetto del Tronto Lighthouse''' () is an active lighthouse located on the waterfront of San Benedetto del Tronto, Marche on the Adriatic Sea.
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical tower with gallery and lantern rising from a 2-storey keeper's house
- Image Caption
- San Benedetto del Tronto Lighthouse
- Location Text
- [[San Benedetto del Tronto]]<br />[[Marche]]<br />[[Italy]]
- Focal Height M
- 31
- Managing Agent
- Marina Militare
- Tower Height M
- 31
- Year Automated
- yes
- Admiralty Number
- E2332
- Intensity Candelas
- main: AL 1000 W<br/>reserve: LABI 100 W
- Light Characteristic
- Fl (2) W 10s.
- Construction Material
- concrete tower