Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse

Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse has a focal height of 16 metres, a tower height of 2 metres and a range of 10 nautical miles. It was built in 1920.

Focal height
16 metres
Tower height
2 metres
Range
10 nautical miles
Built
1920
Light characteristic
Fl (2) W 6s.
Coordinates
44.05168, 9.85856
Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse

The Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse is located on the island of Palmaria in the Gulf of La Spezia, near Portovenere in the Liguria region of Italy. The lighthouse was built in the 1920s or 1930s and is situated on a metal mast that stands 2 meters tall, with a focal height of 16 meters. It is a cylindrical mast with a white color and a light that emits two white flashes every six seconds, visible up to 10 nautical miles.

The lighthouse is fully automated and is operated by the Marina Militare, the Italian navy. It is powered by a solar unit and has a range of 10 nautical miles. The Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse is an important aid to navigation in the Gulf of La Spezia, helping to guide ships and boats safely through the waters.

The lighthouse has a rich history, and its location on the island of Palmaria makes it a unique and interesting landmark. The island of Palmaria is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful scenery and historic sites. The Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse is just one of the many attractions that visitors to the island can explore, and its historic significance and stunning location make it a must-see for anyone interested in lighthouses or maritime history.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical mast tower. The tower is built of metal mast. Its daymark is white mast with light. The light has a focal height of 16 metres. The light has a range of 10 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (2) W 6s. It carries a type TD lens. It is managed by Marina Militare. The NGA list of lights numbers it 7708. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it E1263.

Details

Name
Scoglio Torre della Scuola
Marking
white mast with light
Range Nm
10
Lens Type
type TD
Nga Number
7708
Year Built
1920
Description
'''Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse''' () is an active lighthouse located from the north-eastern tip of Palmaria in the Gulf of La Spezia.
Tower Shape
cylindrical mast
Image Caption
Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse
Location Text
[[Palmaria (island)|Isola della Palmaria]]<br>[[Portovenere]]<br>[[Liguria]]<br>[[Italy]]
Focal Height M
16
Managing Agent
Marina Militare
Tower Height M
2
Admiralty Number
E1263
Intensity Candelas
LABI 100 W
Light Characteristic
Fl (2) W 6s.
Construction Material
metal mast