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La Spezia Diga Foranea Estremità Ovest (Breakwater West End) Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇮🇹Portovenere, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About La Spezia Diga Foranea Estremità Ovest (Breakwater West End) Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower stands 9 meters tall and emits a green light. Located on the western end of La Spezia's outer breakwater, it marks the harbor entrance known as the Passo di Ponente. The tower, painted green, features a lantern and gallery and stands 11 meters above sea level. Its light produces a single green flash every 4 seconds, visible for nearly 11 nautical miles. The structure is situated just off Punta Santa Maria della Spezia, framing the main passage into the port.

Why it matters: This light warns vessels of the western extremity of the outer breakwater and, with its counterpart, establishes a navigational corridor for entering La Spezia's harbor through the Passo di Ponente.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

City
Portovenere
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Liguria
Sea Region
Located on the west end of the outer breakwater of La Spezia, just off Punta Santa Maria della Spezia. It frames the main entrance to the harbor, the Passo di Ponente.
Latitude
44.0669°
Longitude
9.8511°

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Name
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: round tapered concrete tower, with lantern and gallery, painted green

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Le grazie(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
E1269
NGA No.
7724
ARLHS No.
ITA-216
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify La Spezia Diga Foranea Estremità Ovest (Breakwater West End) Lighthouse at night?+
La Spezia Diga Foranea Estremità Ovest (Breakwater West End) displays the characteristic Fl Green 4s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does La Spezia Diga Foranea Estremità Ovest (Breakwater West End) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
La Spezia Diga Foranea Estremità Ovest (Breakwater West End) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is LE GRAZIE at 0.5 NM to the W. Other ports served include Portovenere (1 NM SW), La Spezia (2.3 NM NNW), Lerici (2.5 NM ENE), Rio Maggiore (5.5 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is La Spezia Diga Foranea Estremità Ovest (Breakwater West End) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, La Spezia Diga Foranea Estremità Ovest (Breakwater West End) Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near La Spezia Diga Foranea Estremità Ovest (Breakwater West End) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near La Spezia Diga Foranea Estremità Ovest (Breakwater West End) Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.