Scoglietto Lighthouse

{{Infobox lighthouse

| name = Scoglietto

| image = Scoglietto di Portoferraio - Tuscan Archipelago - Italy - 27 July 2012.jpg

| image_width = 250px

| caption = Scoglietto Lighthouse

| location = Portoferraio

| coordinates = {{coord|42.828556|N|10.331056|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}

| yearbuilt = 1910 (first)

| yearlit = 1945 (current)

| foundation = concrete base

| construction = stone tower

| shape = two-stage cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern

| marking = unpainted tower, white lantern

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

| focalheight = {{convert|24|m|ft}}

| lens = Type TD

| intensity = MaxiHalo-60

| range = {{convert|5|nmi}}

| characteristic = Fl (2) W 6s.

| country = Italy

| countrynumber = 2068 E.F.

| managingagent = Marina Militare{{cite web | url = http://www.marina.difesa.it/cosa-facciamo/per-la-difesa-sicurezza/fari/Pagine/2068.aspx | title = Sommità | publisher = Marina Militare | accessdate = February 28, 2018}}{{Cite rowlett|itanw2|access-date=February 28, 2018}}

}}

Scoglietto Lighthouse {{langx|it|Faro dello Scoglietto}} is an active lighthouse located on the summit of a rocky islet without vegetation located in front of Portoferraio in the Piombino Channel at {{convert|1.4|km}} from Punta Capo Bianco and {{convert|1|km}} from Punta Falconaia.

Description

The first historic lighthouse was established in 1910. It was reconstructed in 1945 due to its destruction during World War II. The lighthouse is a small, square, stone keeper's cottage with a cylindrical stone tower, {{convert|8|m|ft}} high. Positioned at one corner it has a balcony, and the lantern is at {{convert|24|m}} above sea level. The lighthouse is powered by a solar power unit and the lantern emits a group of two alternating white flashes in a six-second period visible up to {{convert|5|nmi}}. The lighthouse is fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 2068 E.F.

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