Punta Penna Lighthouse
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Punta Penna Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Penna) is an active lighthouse in Vasto, Italy. At a height of 70 metres (230 ft) it is the eighth tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world,[3] and the second tallest lighthouse in Italy after the Lantern of Genoa.[4] It is located on strategically important spot in Via Madonna della Penna at the port of Vasto.
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Location | Vasto Abruzzo Italy |
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Coordinates | 42°10′16″N 14°42′53″E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1906 (first) |
Foundation | 2-story masonry keeper's house |
Construction | concrete tower |
Height | 70 metres (230 ft) |
Shape | octagonal tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | white tower and lantern, gray metallic lantern dome |
Operator | Marina Militare |
Light | |
First lit | 1948 (current) |
Focal height | 84 m (277 ft)[1] |
Lens | Type OR 500 focal length: 250 mm |
Light source | main power |
Intensity | main: AL 1000 W reserve: LABI 100 W |
Range | main: 25 nmi (46 km; 29 mi) 18 nmi (33 km; 21 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl W 5s |
Italy no. | 3856 E.F[2] |
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