Punta Vagno Lighthouse ( it, Faro di Punta Vagno) is an active
lighthouse
A lighthouse is a tower, building, or other type of physical structure designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses and to serve as a beacon for navigational aid, for maritime pilots at sea or on inland waterways.
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located on the same name Cape at the east entrance of the Port of
Genoa,
Liguria on the
Ligurian Sea.
Description
The lighthouse was built at the end of 19th century, but was activated on October 10, 1931, and consists of a white masonry tapered cylindrical tower, high, with balcony and lantern. The tower was destroyed during World War II and was rebuilt in 1948. The lantern is painted in white, the dome in grey metallic, and is positioned at
above sea level
Height above mean sea level is a measure of the vertical distance (height, elevation or altitude) of a location in reference to a historic mean sea level taken as a vertical datum. In geodesy, it is formalized as ''orthometric heights''.
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and emits
three long white flashes in a 15 seconds period, visible up to a distance of . The lighthouse is completely automated and operated by the
Marina Militare
"Fatherland and Honour"
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with the identification code number 1575 E.F.
See also
* List of lighthouses in Italy
The following is a list of active lighthouses in Italy, sorted by region.
Abruzzo
This is a list of lighthouses in Abruzzo.
Apulia
This is a list of lighthouses in Apulia.
Calabria
This is a list of lighthouses in Calabria.
Campania
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* Genoa
References
External links
Servizio Fari Marina Militare
Lighthouses in Italy
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