Punta Paratella Lighthouse
{{Infobox lighthouse
| name = Punta Paratella
| location = Gorgona
Tuscany
Italy
| coordinates = {{coord|43.437167|N|9.902528|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| yearbuilt = 1937 (first)
| foundation = concrete base
| construction = fibreglass
| shape = cylindrical tower with small balcony and light
| marking = white tower
| height = {{convert|5|m|ft}}
| focalheight = {{convert|105|m|ft}}
| range = {{convert|9|nmi}}
| characteristic = L Fl W 10s.
| country = Italy
| countrynumber = 1983 E.F
| managingagent = Marina Militare{{cite web | url = http://www.marina.difesa.it/cosa-facciamo/per-la-difesa-sicurezza/fari/Pagine/1983.aspx | title = Punta Paratella | publisher = Marina Militare | access-date = March 1, 2018}}
}}
Punta Paratella Lighthouse ({{langx|it|Faro di Punta Paratella}}) is an active lighthouse located on the northernmost extremity of Gorgona, one of the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, {{convert|15|nmi}} from Livorno.
Description
The lighthouse consists of a cylindrical white fibreglass tower {{convert|5|m|ft}} high, placed at {{convert|105|m|ft}} above sea level. The lantern is powered by a solar unit and emits one long flash every 10 seconds visible up to {{convert|9|nmi}}.
The lighthouse is fully automated and is operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 1983 E.F.
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 1937
Category:Buildings and structures in Livorno
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