Manfredonia Lighthouse

Manfredonia Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Manfredonia) is an active lighthouse located at the debut of the east pier of the harbour of Manfredonia, in Apulia on the Adriatic Sea.

Manfredonia

Manfredonia Lighthouse in 2016
Location	Manfredonia Apulia Italy
Coordinates	41°37′43″N 15°55′24″E
Tower
Constructed	1868
Foundation	concrete base
Construction	masonry tower
Automated	yes
Height	18 metres (59 ft)
Shape	octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern
Markings	white tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Marina Militare[1][2]
Fog signal	no
Light
First lit	1947 (rebuilt)
Focal height	20 metres (66 ft)
Lens	Type LP3
Intensity	AL 1000 W
Range	main: 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi) reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)
Characteristic	Fl W 5s.
Italy no.	3796 E.F.

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1868 and consists of a white octagonal prism tower, 18 metres (59 ft) high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 2-storey white keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 20 metres (66 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 5 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and is managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3796 E.F.^[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy
• Manfredonia