Capo Grosso Lighthouse
Description
The lighthouse was built in 1858 in concrete and has a cylindrical shape with balcony and lantern atop a 1-storey keeper's house. The tower is 12 metres (39 ft) high and the lantern is positioned at a height of 68 metres (223 ft) above sea level. The light is fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the Country code number 3120.3 E.F. The lighthouse has a solar power unit and emits an alternating three white flashes in a fifteen seconds period visible up to 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi).
The keeper's house is no longer inhabited and it is in ruin; on October 12, 2015, the Agenzia del Demanio, who run the State ownership buildings, decided to give it in concession to private. The lighthouse has been awarded to a company that deals with investments in the Hotel sector with the intention of transforming the keeper's house in a six-room resort.
See also
References
- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Italy: Western Sicily". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ "Capo Grosso". Marina Militare. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
- ^ Bando fari Archived 2017-06-05 at the Wayback Machine Agenzia del Demanio. Retrieved 15 August 2016
- ^ Il faro di Capo Grosso Italia a Tavola. Retrieved 15 August 2016
External links
- Servizio Fari Marina Militare (in Italian)