LOTD: Capo Passero
(from: https://www.ibiblio.org/lighthouse/sic.htm)
Capo Passero
1871. Active; focal plane 39 m (128 ft); two white flashes every 10 s. 19 m (62 ft) round masonry tower with lantern and gallery, mounted on the northeast corner of a large square fort. Lighthouse painted white; the lantern dome is gray metallic. Trabas has Capt. Peter's photo (also seen below), Giuseppe Romeo has a 2021 photo, a distant view is available, Marinas.com has aerial photos, Giorgio Santitto has a street view, and Google has a satellite view. The fort was built by the emperor Charles VI, who also held the title of King of Sicily, in the early 18th century. Located on the Isola Capo Passero, an island just off the point of the cape and the town of Portopalo di Capo Passero. The island is a protected nature reserve; boat transportation from the town is available. Site open, fort open, tower closed. . ARLHS ITA-060; EF-2922; Admiralty E1884; NGA 10228.
(photo found here; ©Capt. Peter)









