Punta Carena Lighthouse
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.
Punta Carena Lighthouse | |
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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] |
Description
It consists of an octagonal prism brick tower with lantern and gallery, above a two-story building. The lighthouse was repainted recently[when?] and is now white with red vertical stripes, and the keeper's house in red.
The lighthouse has a rotating view that emits white light flashes every 3 seconds. The focal plane is located at 73 meters above sea level. The lighthouse has a range of 25 nautical miles (about 46 km), and is therefore defined as an offshore lighthouse. It is a 28 m (92 ft) octagonal masonry tower on a two-story house.[2]
