Capo Vaticano Lighthouse

{{Infobox lighthouse

| name = Capo Vaticano

| image = 101031 Italie sud 056.jpg

| caption = Capo Vaticano Lighthouse in 2010

| location = Capo Vaticano
Ricadi
Calabria
Italy

| coordinates = {{coord|38.619333|N|15.828739|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}

| yearbuilt = 1885

| construction = masonry tower

| shape = cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern

| marking = white tower, metallic grey lantern dome

| height = {{convert|8|m|ft}}

| focalheight = {{convert|108 |m|ft}}

| lens = type OR 500
focal length: 250 mm

| intensity = AL 1000 W

| range = main: {{convert|24|nmi}}
reserve: {{convert|18|nmi}}

| characteristic = Fl (4) W 20s.

| country = Italy

| countrynumber = 2708 E.F.

| managingagent = Marina Militare{{cite rowlett|itasw2}}{{cite web | url = http://www.marina.difesa.it/cosa-facciamo/per-la-difesa-sicurezza/fari/Pagine/2708.aspx | title = Capo Vaticano | publisher = Marina Militare | accessdate = March 2, 2018}}

}}

Capo Vaticano Lighthouse ({{langx|it|Faro di Capo Vaticano}}) is an active lighthouse located in Capo Vaticano, which is a Cape in the south western Calabria on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1885 and consists of a white cylindrical tower, {{convert|8|m|ft}} high, with balcony and lantern attached to the front 1-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in metallic grey, is positioned at {{convert|108|m|ft}} above sea level and emits four white flashes in a 20 seconds period, visible at {{convert|24|nmi}} of distance. The lighthouse is fully automated and is operated by the Marina Militare and is identified by the code number 2708 E.F.

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External links

[http://www.marina.difesa.it/cosa-facciamo/per-la-difesa-sicurezza/fari/Pagine/italia.aspx Servizio Fari Marina Militare] {{in lang|it}}

Category:Lighthouses in Italy

Capo Vaticano Lighthouse

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