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Punta Santa Maria della Spezia Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇮🇹Portovenere, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Santa Maria della Spezia Lighthouse

Also known as: Punta Santa Maria della Spezia (Punta Santa Marinella)

This 7-meter tall cylindrical tower, constructed from masonry, was established and illuminated in 1913. The structure is painted a bright red, with its lantern and gallery finished in white. The light source is positioned at a height of 11 meters. It produces a red light, flashing once every 4 seconds, with a range of 10.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located on a mole at the western side of the approach to La Spezia, close to Portovenere and the port of Le Grazie.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a navigation aid for ships entering and leaving the important naval and commercial port of La Spezia.

Light & Optic

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

Construction & History

Year Built
1913

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Le grazie(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
E1268
NGA No.
7720
ARLHS No.
ITA-251

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
bright red
Material
masonry

Structure: round tower with lantern and gallery, painted bright red; lantern painted white

Location

City
Portovenere
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Liguria
Sea Region
entrance to La Spezia, on a mole on the west side
Latitude
44.0669°
Longitude
9.8511°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Santa Maria della Spezia Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Santa Maria della Spezia displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Punta Santa Maria della Spezia Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Santa Maria della Spezia 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 Punta Santa Maria della Spezia Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Santa Maria della Spezia 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 Punta Santa Maria della Spezia Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Santa Maria della Spezia 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.