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Riposto (Punta Chiancona) Lighthouse

LFl White 5s🇮🇹Riposto, ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Riposto (Punta Chiancona) Lighthouse

This lighthouse, built in 1903, is a cylindrical masonry tower standing 8 meters tall. The tower is integrated with a one-story masonry keeper's house. Located on Punta Chiancona near Riposto, it served the eastern coast of Sicily. The structure's design combines the operational tower with adjacent living quarters. It provided a white light with a long flash characteristic on a 5-second cycle. Though no longer active, the lighthouse remains on its original site.

Why it matters: The lighthouse was important for guiding vessels into and out of Riposto's port, a significant hub for fishing and trade on Sicily's eastern coast. Its integrated design also represents a notable example of early 20th-century Italian lighthouse architecture.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
LFl White 5s
Flash Type
Long Flash
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
LFl W 5s
Light Range
17NM (31.5 km)

Construction & History

Year Built
1903

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Riposto(0.5 km)
ARLHS No.
ITA-153

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Material
masonry

Structure: square cylindrical masonry tower centered on a 1-story masonry keeper's house

Location

City
Riposto
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Region
Sicily
Sea Region
Punta Chiancona, near Riposto, on the eastern coast of Sicily, Italy.
Latitude
37.7276°
Longitude
15.2090°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Riposto (Punta Chiancona) Lighthouse at night?+
Riposto (Punta Chiancona) displays the characteristic LFl White 5s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Riposto (Punta Chiancona) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Riposto (Punta Chiancona) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Riposto at 0.2 NM to the N. Other ports served include Pozzillo (4.1 NM S), Giardini Naxos (6.6 NM NNE), SANTA MARIA LA SCALA (6.8 NM SSW), Taormina (8.1 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Riposto (Punta Chiancona) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Riposto (Punta Chiancona) 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.
What shipping routes pass near Riposto (Punta Chiancona) Lighthouse?+
Riposto (Punta Chiancona) Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Riposto (Punta Chiancona) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Riposto (Punta Chiancona) 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.