Molfetta Lighthouse
{{Infobox lighthouse
| name = Molfetta
| image = Faro a Molfetta 1.jpg
| caption = Molfetta Lighthouse
| location = Molfetta
Apulia
Italy
| coordinates = {{coord|41.208056|N|16.59425|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| yearbuilt = 1857
| automated = yes
| construction = stone tower
| shape = tapered octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern
| marking = white tower, grey metallic lantern dome
| height = {{convert|18|m|ft}}
| focalheight = {{convert|22|m|ft}}
| lens = Type LP2
| intensity = AL 1000 W
| range = main: {{convert|16|nmi}}
reserve: {{convert|12|nmi}}
| characteristic = Iso W 6s.
| country = Italy
| countrynumber = 3752 E.F.
| managingagent = Marina Militare{{Cite rowlett|itase|access-date=March 6, 2018}}{{cite web | url = http://www.marina.difesa.it/cosa-facciamo/per-la-difesa-sicurezza/fari/Pagine/3752.aspx | title = Molfetta Lighthouse | publisher = Marina Militare | access-date = March 6, 2018}}
}}
Molfetta Lighthouse ({{langx|it|Faro di Molfetta}}) is an active lighthouse located on the elbow of the east pier of the harbour of Molfetta, in Apulia on the Adriatic Sea.
Description
The lighthouse was built in 1857 and consists of a white tapered octagonal prism stone tower, {{convert|18|ft}} high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 1-storey white circular keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at {{convert|22|m|ft}} above sea level and emits one white flash on and off in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of {{convert|16|nmi}}. The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3752 E.F.
See also
References
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External links
{{Commons category|position=left|Molfetta Lighthouse}}
- [http://www.marina.difesa.it/cosa-facciamo/per-la-difesa-sicurezza/fari/Pagine/italia.aspx Servizio Fari Marina Militare]
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