Molfetta Lighthouse

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

Molfetta

Molfetta Lighthouse
Location	Molfetta Apulia Italy
Coordinates	41°12′29″N 16°35′39″E
Tower
Constructed	1857
Construction	stone tower
Automated	yes
Height	18 metres (59 ft)
Shape	tapered octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern
Markings	white tower, grey metallic lantern dome
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Marina Militare[1][2]
Light
Focal height	22 metres (72 ft)
Lens	Type LP2
Intensity	AL 1000 W
Range	main: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) reserve: 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi)
Characteristic	Iso W 6s.
Italy no.	3752 E.F.

Description

The lighthouse was built in 1857 and consists of a white tapered octagonal prism stone tower, 18 feet (5.5 m) high, with balcony and lantern, rising from a 1-storey white circular keeper's house. The lantern, painted in grey metallic, is positioned at 22 metres (72 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash on and off 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 managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 3752 E.F.^[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy
• Molfetta