Punta Santa Teresa Lighthouse

Lighthouse

44°04′52″N 9°52′52″E / 44.081095°N 9.881210°E / 44.081095; 9.881210TowerFoundationconcrete baseConstructionmetal towerAutomatedyesHeight5 metres (16 ft)Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lanternMarkingsgreen tower and lanternPower sourcesolar power

OperatorMarina Militare^[1]^[2]LightFocal height10 metres (33 ft)LensType TDIntensityMaxi Halo-60Range8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi)CharacteristicFl (2) G 6s.Italy no.1745 E.F.

Punta Santa Teresa Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Santa Teresa) is an active lighthouse located at the east side, opposite to the outer breakwater of the gulf of La Spezia, in the municipality of Lerici, Liguria on the Ligurian Sea.

Description

The lighthouse consists of a green metal cylindrical tower, 5 feet (1.5 m) high, with balcony and lantern. The lantern, painted in green, is positioned at 10 metres (33 ft) above sea level and emits two green flashes in a 6 seconds period. The lighthouse is powered by a solar unit and is completely automated and operated by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 1745 E.F.^[2]

References

^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Liguria". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
^ ^a ^b "Punta Santa Teresa". Marina Militare. Retrieved March 14, 2018.