Portoferraio Lighthouse
{{Infobox lighthouse
| name = Forte Stella
| image = Elba Portoferraio 006.JPG
| image_width = 250px
| caption = Portoferraio Lighthouse with the eastern Elba in background
| location = Portoferraio
Elba
Tuscany
Italy
| coordinates = {{coord|42.816283|N|10.334034|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| yearbuilt = 1788
1915 (restored)
| yearlit = 1788
| construction = light stone tower
| shape = cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern
| marking = unpainted light stone tower, grey lantern
| height = {{convert|25|m|ft}}
| focalheight = {{convert|63|m|ft}}
| lens = Type OF 500
Focal length: 250 mm
| intensity = main: AL 1000 W
reserve: LABI 100 W
| range = main: {{convert|16|nmi}}
reserve: {{convert|11|nmi}}
| characteristic = Fl (3) W 14s. (2072 E.F.)
F R (2072.2 E.F.)
| country = Italy
| countrynumber = 2072 E.F. and 2072.2 E.F.
| managingagent = Marina Militare{{cite web | url = http://www.marina.difesa.it/cosa-facciamo/per-la-difesa-sicurezza/fari/Pagine/2072.aspx | title = Isola d'Elba | publisher = Marina Militare | access-date = 18 May 2019}}
{{cite rowlett|itanw2|access-date=February 29, 2016}}
}}
Portoferraio lighthouse ({{langx|it|Faro di Portoferraio}}), called Faro del Forte Stella Lighthouse since is placed on the northern rampart of Forte Stella built in 1548 by Cosimo I de' Medici in Portoferraio, Elba.
Description
The lighthouse was built by Leopod II Grand Duke of Tuscany in 1788; the light stone tower is 25 metres high and has a double balcony and lantern and was restored in 1915.
The lighthouse is fully automated, operated by Marina Militare and identified by the code number 2072 E.F.; the lantern is at {{convert|63|m|ft}} above sea level and emits a group of three white lightning flashes in a 14 seconds period visible up to 16 nautical miles. On the same tower is an additional light identified by the number 2072.2 E.F. that emits a red fixed light at 60 metres above sea level to warn the ships about the Capo Bianco shoal.
See also
References
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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}}
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Category:Lighthouses in Tuscany
Category:Lighthouses completed in 1788
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