Capo Vaticano Lighthouse

Capo Vaticano Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo Vaticano) is an active lighthouse located in Capo Vaticano, which is a Cape in the south western Calabria on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Capo Vaticano

Capo Vaticano Lighthouse in 2010
Location	Capo Vaticano Ricadi Calabria Italy
Coordinates	38°37′10″N 15°49′43″E
Tower
Constructed	1885
Construction	masonry tower
Height	8 metres (26 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings	white tower, metallic grey lantern dome
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Marina Militare[1][2]
Light
Focal height	108 metres (354 ft)
Lens	type OR 500 focal length: 250 mm
Intensity	AL 1000 W
Range	main: 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi) reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)
Characteristic	Fl (4) W 20s.
Italy no.	2708 E.F.

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1885 and consists of a white cylindrical tower, 8 metres (26 ft) high, with balcony and lantern attached to the front 1-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in metallic grey, is positioned at 108 metres (354 ft) above sea level and emits four white flashes in a 20 seconds period, visible at 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi) of distance. The lighthouse is fully automated and is operated by the Marina Militare and is identified by the code number 2708 E.F.^[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy
• Capo Vaticano