Name and Location

The Torre Canne Lighthouse is located in the picturesque town of Torre Canne, Italy, situated at coordinates 17.4688746, 40.8418496 in the Province of Brindisi, Apulia region.

Construction and History

Built to serve as a beacon for mariners navigating the Adriatic Sea, the Torre Canne Lighthouse has been guiding vessels safely into harbor since its construction unknown. It stands tall at an impressive 35 meters (115 feet) above sea level.

Architecture and Materials

No information available on architecture or materials used in the lighthouse's construction.

Light and Navigation

The Torre Canne Lighthouse is classified as a major light due to its prominent height and strong signal. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 10 seconds, with a range of approximately 16 nautical miles (30 kilometers). Its characteristic sequence is reported as "1+(2)+1+(6)".

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views or landscape surrounding the lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available about the Torre Canne Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

In addition to its visual signal, the Torre Canne Lighthouse serves as an AIS (Automatic Identification System) radio station, transmitting vital navigation information to vessels in the area. The station's MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) is 992471099.

Further Information

The lighthouse's historical records are meticulously maintained by the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), which publishes its coordinates and details in the publication "Pub. 113" (2010-10-22).