LOTD: Capo Mannu
(from: http://www.ibiblio.org/lighthouse/sar.htm)
Capo Mannu
1960. Active; focal plane 59 m (194 ft); three long (1.5 s) white flashes every 15 s. 11 m (36 ft) square cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery, rising from the center of a 1-story masonry keeper's house. Lighthouse painted white. The Navy has a page for the lighthouse, 2009 photo is available, Trabas has a closeup photo by Capt. Peter, Maciej Chyra has a 2021 photo, a 2022 photo is available, and Google has a street view and a satellite view. Ferrighi reports that this lighthouse is in very poor condition. Capo Mannu is highly exposed to the waves and is a favorite spot for surfers. Located at the end of a promontory pointing westward from Porto Mandriola. Site open, tower closed. ARLHS SAR-016; EF-1404; Admiralty E1112; NGA 8312.
(full photo found here; ©Capt. Peter)
