Murano Lighthouse

Murano lighthouse
Location	Murano, Veneto, Italy
Coordinates	45°27′10″N 12°21′17″E / 45.45279°N 12.3546°E
Tower
Constructed	1912
Construction	concrete (foundation), stone (tower)
Height	35 m (115 ft)
Markings	white , stripe (2, black, horizontal direction)
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Italian Navy
Murano Range Rear light
First lit	1934
Focal height	37 m (121 ft)
Lens	Type TD 800; Focal length: 400mm
Range	20 nmi (37 km; 23 mi) (main light), 17 nmi (31 km; 20 mi) (auxiliary light)
Characteristic	Oc W 6s
Italy no.	4177.2 E.F
Murano Directional light
Focal height	35 m (115 ft)
Lens	Type PD
Range	20 nmi (37 km; 23 mi)
Characteristic	Fl W 6s
Italy no.	4177.1 E.F

Murano Lighthouse (Italian: Faro dell'Isola di Murano) is an active lighthouse located in the south east part of the island of Murano in the Venetian Lagoon on the Adriatic Sea.

Description

The first lighthouse, built in 1912, was a metal skeletal tower on piles, which was deactivated in 1934 when became operational the current. The lighthouse consists of a two-stages cylindrical stone tower, 35 metres (115 ft) high, with double balcony and lantern. The tower is painted white, on the upper stage are painted two black horizontal bands facing the range line, on the east side, in order to have the lighthouse more visible during the day.

The Range Rear light is positioned at 37 metres (121 ft) above sea level and emits an occulting white light in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 17 nautical miles (31 km; 20 mi).^[1]^[2] The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 4177.2 E.F.

The Directional light is positioned at 35 metres (115 ft) above sea level and emits one white flash in a 6 seconds period, visible up to a distance of 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi).^[3] The lighthouse is completely automated and managed by the Marina Militare with the identification code number 4177.1 E.F.^[4]