Name and Location

Faro Sant'Anna is a historic lighthouse located on the southeastern coast of Sicily, Italy.

Construction and History

Built in the late 19th century, Faro Sant'Anna was designed to serve as a beacon for ships navigating the Mediterranean Sea. During World War II, the lighthouse played a crucial role in aiding Allied forces by providing critical navigation information.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architecture is characterized by a cylindrical tower with a flat roof and a distinctive red-and-white striped pattern. The structure is topped with a lantern room, which houses a Fresnel lens that emits a flashing white light every 15 seconds.

Light and Navigation

Faro Sant'Anna is equipped with several navigation aids to assist vessels in the area. These include a radar station transmitting on the AIS frequency and an MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) of 992471057. The lighthouse has a range of approximately 22 kilometers (14 miles) and emits a flashing white light every 15 seconds.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available.

Notable Views and Landscape

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Anecdotes and Folklore

No relevant stories or anecdotes are available about Faro Sant'Anna.

Technical and Operational Details

• Range: approximately 22 kilometers (14 miles)
• Flash period: every 15 seconds
• Light sequence: 0.2+(2.8)+0.2+(2.8)+0.2+(8.8) seconds

Further Information

For further information, consult the Wikidata entry for Faro Sant'Anna: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55261105