Scilla Lighthouse

Scilla sul Castello

Scilla lighthouse
Location	Reggio Calabria Calabria Italy
Coordinates	38°15′23″N15°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

Scilla Lighthouse(Italian:Faro di Scilla) is an activelighthouseinCalabriajust opposite ofCapo Peloro Lighthousewhich is on theSiciliancoast; both lighthouses direct the ships from the north into theStrait of Messina.The lighthouse is settled on the seaward side terrace of theCastello Ruffo di Scilla,in the town ofScillaon theTyrrhenian Sea.

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 leveland emits onewhite flashin 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 theMarina Militarewith the identification code number 2712 E.F.

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy

External links

• Servizio Fari Marina Militare(in Italian)