Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse

Castello d'Ischia Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Castello d'Ischia) is an active lighthouse located in the municipality of Ischia, Campania on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Castello d'Ischia lighthouse

Location	Ischia Campania Italy
Coordinates	40°43′56″N 13°57′56″E
Tower
Constructed	1913
Foundation	stone wall
Construction	stone bastion
Automated	yes
Height	3 metres (9.8 ft)
Markings	grey metallic lantern
Operator	Marina Militare[1][2]
Light
Focal height	82 metres (269 ft)
Lens	Type TD
Intensity	AL 1000 W
Range	main: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) reserve: 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi)
Characteristic	L Fl W 6s.
Italy no.	2370 E.F.

Description

The lighthouse was established in 1913 and consist of a lantern mounted on a steep bastion, toward the seaside, of the Aragonese Castle built in the 15th century. The lantern, 3 feet (0.91 m) high, is positioned at 82 metres (269 ft) above sea level and emits a long white flash in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2370 E.F.^[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy
• Ischia