Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse

{{Infobox lighthouse

| name = Scoglio Torre della Scuola

| image = Porto Venere-isola Palmaria-torre Scola1.jpg

| image_width = 250px

| caption = Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse

| location = Isola della Palmaria
Portovenere
Liguria
Italy

| coordinates = {{coord|44.051681|N|9.858560|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}

| yearbuilt = 1920s or 1930s

| construction = metal mast

| shape = cylindrical mast

| marking = white mast with light

| height = {{convert|2|m|ft}}

| focalheight = {{convert|16|m|ft}}

| lens = type TD

| intensity = LABI 100 W

| range = {{convert|10|nmi}}

| characteristic = Fl (2) W 6s.

| country = Italy

| countrynumber = 1716 E.F.

| managingagent = Marina Militare{{Cite rowlett|itanw|access-date=7 August 2016}}

{{cite web | url = http://www.marina.difesa.it/cosa-facciamo/per-la-difesa-sicurezza/fari/Pagine/1716.aspx | title = Scoglio Torre della Scuola | publisher = Marina Militare | accessdate = February 27, 2018}}

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Scoglio Torre della Scuola Lighthouse ({{langx|it|Torre della Scuola}}) is an active lighthouse located {{convert|243|m|ft}} from the north-eastern tip of Palmaria in the Gulf of La Spezia.

Description

The lighthouse is placed on a metal mast {{convert|2|m|ft}} high atop the Scola Tower and has a focal height of {{convert|16|m|ft}}. It is fully automated and operated by the Lighthouses Service of the Marina Militare identified by the code number 1716 E.F. The lighthouse is powered by a solar unit and the lantern emits two white flashes in a six seconds period visible up to {{convert|10|nmi}}.

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