Portoferraio Lighthouse

Forte Stella

Portoferraio Lighthouse with the eastern Elba in background
Location	Portoferraio Elba Tuscany Italy
Coordinates	42°48′59″N 10°20′03″E
Tower
Constructed	1788 1915 (restored)
Construction	light stone tower
Height	25 metres (82 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern
Markings	unpainted light stone tower, grey lantern
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Marina Militare
Light
First lit	1788
Focal height	63 metres (207 ft)
Lens	Type OF 500 Focal length: 250 mm
Intensity	main: AL 1000 W reserve: LABI 100 W
Range	main: 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) reserve: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
Characteristic	Fl (3) W 14s. (2072 E.F.) F R (2072.2 E.F.)
Italy no.	2072 E.F. and 2072.2 E.F.

Portoferraio lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Portoferraio), called Faro del Forte Stella Lighthouse since is placed on the northern rampart of Forte Stella built in 1548 by Cosimo I de' Medici in Portoferraio, Elba.

Description

The lighthouse was built by Leopod II Grand Duke of Tuscany in 1788; the light stone tower is 25 metres high and has a double balcony and lantern and was restored in 1915. The lighthouse is fully automated, operated by Marina Militare and identified by the code number 2072 E.F.; the lantern is at 63 metres (207 ft) above sea level and emits a group of three white lightning flashes in a 14 seconds period visible up to 16 nautical miles. On the same tower is an additional light identified by the number 2072.2 E.F. that emits a red fixed light at 60 metres above sea level to warn the ships about the Capo Bianco shoal.

See also

• List of lighthouses in Italy

External links

• Servizio Fari Marina Militare (in Italian)