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Capo Caccia Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Sardinia, Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Capo Caccia Lighthouse (Algherese Catalan: Far del Cap de Caça, Italian: Faro di Capo Caccia) is an active 19th century lighthouse situated at the extremity of Capo Caccia, 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) from Tramariglio a frazione of Alghero on the western coast of Sardinia.
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Location | Alghero Sardinia Italy |
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Coordinates | 40°33′39″N 8°09′46″E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1864 |
Foundation | masonry base |
Construction | masonry tower |
Automated | yes |
Height | 24 metres (79 ft) |
Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern rising from one corner of the keeper’s house |
Markings | white tower and keeper’s house |
Power source | mains electricity ![]() |
Operator | Marina Militare |
Fog signal | no |
Light | |
Focal height | 186 metres (610 ft) |
Lens | Type: OR S4 Focal length: 375 mm |
Intensity | main: AL 1000 W LABI 100 W |
Range | main: 24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi) reserve: 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi) |
Characteristic | FI W 5s. |
Italy no. | 1418 E.F[1][2] |
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