Scoglietto

Scoglietto Lighthouse
Location	Portoferraio
Coordinates	42°49′43″N 10°19′52″E / 42.828556°N 10.331056°E / 42.828556; 10.331056
Tower
Constructed	1910 (first)
Foundation	concrete base
Construction	stone tower
Height	8 metres (26 ft)
Shape	two-stage cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings	unpainted tower, white lantern
Power source	solar power
Operator	Marina Militare[1][2]
Light
First lit	1945 (current)
Focal height	24 metres (79 ft)
Lens	Type TD
Intensity	MaxiHalo-60
Range	5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi)
Characteristic	Fl (2) W 6s.
Italy no.	2068 E.F.

Scoglietto Lighthouse Italian: Faro dello Scoglietto is an active lighthouse located on the summit of a rocky islet without vegetation located in front of Portoferraio in the Piombino Channel at 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) from Punta Capo Bianco and 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from Punta Falconaia.

Description

The first historic lighthouse was established in 1910. It was reconstructed in 1945 due to its destruction during World War II. The lighthouse is a small, square, stone keeper's cottage with a cylindrical stone tower, 8 metres (26 ft) high. Positioned at one corner it has a balcony, and the lantern is at 24 metres (79 ft) above sea level. The lighthouse is powered by a solar power unit and the lantern emits a group of two alternating white flashes in a six-second period visible up to 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi). The lighthouse is fully automated and operated by Marina Militare identified by the code number 2068 E.F.^[1]