Punta Carena Lighthouse
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| Coordinates | 40°32′10″N 14°11′56″E / 40.53611°N 14.19889°ECoordinates: 40°32′10″N 14°11′56″E / 40.53611°N 14.19889°E |
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| Year first constructed | 1867 |
| Year first lit | 1867 |
| Height | 28 m (92 ft) octagonal masonry tower on a two-story house |
| Focal height | 73 m |
| Current lens | 1st order Fresnel lens |
| Range | 25 nautical miles (about 46 km) |
| Characteristic | white flash every 3 s |
| Admiralty number | E1706 |
| NGA number | 9572 |
| ARLHS number | ITA-124 |
Punta Carena Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Carena) is a lighthouse, located on the island of Capri on the head of the same name, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of Anacapri. The lighthouse has been active since 1867; its construction began in 1862.
Description
It consists of an octagonal brick tower with lantern and gallery, above a two-story building. The lighthouse was repainted recently and is now white with red vertical stripes, and the caretaker's house is red.
The lighthouse has a rotating view that emits flashes of white light every 3 seconds. The focal plane is located 73 meters above sea level. The lighthouse has a range of 25 nautical miles (about 46 km), and is therefore defined as an offshore lighthouse. It is a 28 m (92 ft) octagonal masonry tower on a two-story house.[1]
References
- ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Campania and Lazio". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
External links
Media related to Punta Carena Lighthouse at Wikimedia Commons- Capri.it
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