Name and Location

The Faro di San Giacomo, also known as the San Giacomo Lighthouse, is located in Licata, AG, Italy. It sits on Corso Umberto Argentina, 5.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction for the Faro di San Giacomo is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the late 19th century during the Italian Unification period. The lighthouse was designed as a vital aid to navigation for mariners traveling along the Mediterranean coast.

Architecture and Materials

No information available on architecture and materials used in the construction of the Faro di San Giacomo.

Light and Navigation

The Faro di San Giacomo's light exhibits a characteristic of Fl (0.3 + 4.7), with a white color and a range of 21 miles. The light is visible from a sector spanning 180° to 95°, making it an important reference point for vessels navigating the area.

Accessibility and Visiting

The current status and public accessibility of the Faro di San Giacomo are unclear. As of the last available information, the lighthouse remains operational, providing guidance to mariners despite some partial obscurity on the 095°-shore sector.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views or landscape surrounding the Faro di San Giacomo.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are known about the Faro di San Giacomo.

Technical and Operational Details

The Faro di San Giacomo is equipped with AIS (Automatic Identification System) technology, which enables the transmission of vital navigation data. As of the last available information, the lighthouse remains operational, providing guidance to mariners despite some partial obscurity on the 095°-shore sector.

Further Information

• 1. US NGA Pub. 113 (2010-10-22)
• 2. Wikidata: Q28376207