Scoglio d'Affrica Lighthouse, Coastal lighthouse on Scoglio d'Africa rock, Campo nell'Elba, Italy.
Description
Scoglio d'Affrica Lighthouse is a stone structure that stands on a solitary rock near Campo nell'Elba in Tuscany. The white cylindrical tower reaches about 16 meters tall and has a gallery with a lantern at its top.
History
The lighthouse was built in 1867 to improve navigation between the islands of Montecristo and Pianosa. Its construction marked an effort to make sea routes safer in the Tuscan archipelago.
Culture
The lighthouse represents an important aid for navigation maintained by the Italian Navy. It shows how maritime safety has been a priority for communities living near these waters.
Practical
The lighthouse operates automatically using solar panels and sends white flashes every 5 seconds visible up to 12 nautical miles away. The tower sits on a rock in the sea and can be seen from the coast.
Did you know?
The lighthouse operates with no one living there, powered entirely by modern photovoltaic technology instead of human keepers. This automated system shows how navigation aids have evolved to work independently.
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