Punta Paratella Lighthouse

Punta Paratella Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Paratella) is an active lighthouse located on the northernmost extremity of Gorgona, one of the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) from Livorno.

Punta Paratella

Location	Gorgona Tuscany Italy
Coordinates	43°26′14″N 9°54′09″E
Tower
Constructed	1937 (first)
Foundation	concrete base
Construction	fibreglass
Height	5 metres (16 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with small balcony and light
Markings	white tower
Power source	solar power
Operator	Marina Militare[1]
Light
Focal height	105 metres (344 ft)
Range	9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi)
Characteristic	L Fl W 10s.
Italy no.	1983 E.F

Description

The lighthouse consists of a cylindrical white fibreglass tower 5 metres (16 ft) high, placed at 105 metres (344 ft) above sea level. The lantern is powered by a solar unit and emits one long flash every 10 seconds visible up to 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi). The lighthouse is fully automated and is operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 1983 E.F.^[1]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy
• Gorgona