Pianosa Lighthouse
{{Infobox lighthouse
| image_name = Faro di Pianosa (LI).jpg
| location = Pianosa Island
Tuscany
Italy
| coordinates = {{coord|42.585727|N|10.096149|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| yearbuilt = 1864
| yearlit = October 1, 1865
| foundation = masonry base
| construction = brick tower
| shape = cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery atop a 2-storey keeper’s house
| marking = white building and tower
| height = {{convert|19|m|ft}}
| focalheight = {{convert|42|m|ft}}
| intensity = main: AL 1000 W
reserve: LABI 100 W
| range = main: {{convert|16 |nmi}}
reserve: {{convert|10 |nmi}}
| characteristic = Fl (2) W 10s.
| lens = Type TD
| country =Italy
| countrynumber = 2088 E.F
| managingagent = Marina Militare{{cite web | url = http://www.marina.difesa.it/cosa-facciamo/per-la-difesa-sicurezza/fari/Pagine/2088.aspx | title = Isola di Pianosa | publisher = Marina Militare | access-date = 18 May 2019}}
}}
Pianosa Lighthouse ({{lang|it|Faro di Isola Pianosa}}) is an active lighthouse located on the east side of Pianosa Island.{{Cite rowlett|itanw2|access-date=February 27, 2018}}
Description
The lighthouse entered service on 1 October 1865, is currently operated by the Marina Militare. The structure is identified by the code number 2088 E.F. The lighthouse is a two-story building surmounted by a white cylindrical tower {{convert|19|m|ft}} high with balcony and lantern positioned at {{convert|42|m|ft}} above sea level. The light emits two white flashes in a 10 seconds period visible at {{convert|16 |nmi}} of distance.{{cite web|url =http://www.ilmondodeifari.com/toscana_arcipel_84.html | title = I Fari dell'Arcipelago Toscano | publisher = Il Mondo dei fari |access-date = 18 May 2019}}
See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [http://www.marina.difesa.it/cosa-facciamo/per-la-difesa-sicurezza/fari/Pagine/italia.aspx Servizio Fari Marina Militare]
{{Portal bar|Italy|Engineering}}
{{Lighthouses of Italy}}
{{Authority control}}
Category:Lighthouses in Campo nell'Elba
Category:Lighthouses in Tuscany
{{Italy-lighthouse-stub}}