Punta Carena Lighthouse
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Punta Carena Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Carena) is an active lighthouse, located on the island of Capri on the head of the same name, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of Anacapri. The lighthouse has been active since 1867; its construction began in 1862.
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Location | Capri Campania Italy |
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Coordinates | 40°32′11″N 14°11′56″E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1867 |
Construction | masonry tower |
Height | 28 metres (92 ft) |
Shape | octagonal tower on a two-story keeper's house |
Markings | white and red vertical stripes tower, white lantern, grey lantern dome |
Power source | mains electricity |
Operator | Marina Militare |
Light | |
Focal height | 73 metres (240 ft) |
Lens | 2nd order Fresnel lens |
Intensity | main: AL 1000 W reserve: LABI 100 W |
Range | main: 25 nautical miles (46 km; 29 mi) reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl W 3s. |
Italy no. | 2612 E.F[1] |
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