Scilla Lighthouse

Scilla Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Scilla) is an active lighthouse in Calabria just opposite of Capo Peloro Lighthouse which is on the Sicilian coast; both lighthouses direct the ships from the north into the Strait of Messina. The lighthouse is settled on the seaward side terrace of the Castello Ruffo di Scilla, in the town of Scilla on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Scilla sul Castello

Scilla lighthouse
Location	Reggio Calabria Calabria Italy
Coordinates	38°15′23″N 15°42′52″E
Tower
Constructed	1913
Construction	masonry tower
Height	6 metres (20 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with gallery and lantern
Markings	white tower with a black band at the base, grey metallic lantern dome
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Marina Militare
Light
First lit	1913
Focal height	72 metres (236 ft)
Lens	type OR 250
Intensity	AL 1000W
Range	main: 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi) reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)
Characteristic	Fl W 5s.
Italy no.	2712 E.F[1][2]

Description

The lighthouse, built in 1913, consists of a cylindrical masonry tower, 6 metres (20 ft) high, with balcony and lantern. The tower is painted white with a black band at the base, the lantern dome is grey metallic.

The light is positioned at 72 metres (236 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 5 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi). The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 2712 E.F.^[2][3]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy