Lighthouse of the Week, January 6-12, 2019: Punta Omo Morto, Sicily, Italy

The third lighthouse of the Five Lighthouse Regatta is the other one on the little gem of an island north of Sicily, Ustica.  The lighthouse is Punta Omo Morto, which means "Deadman's Point", and when you see where it is, you'll know why.  I'm sure this is a great sight from the sea to see when sailing in the regatta.

Here's what the Lighthouse Directory has about it, and it's spelled right:


"1884. Active; focal plane 100 m (328 ft); three white flashes every 15 s; also a red light, occulting once every 5 s, is shown over a shoal to the northeast. 10 m (33 ft) tower with lantern and gallery, rising from the seaward end of a 1-story keeper's house. Tower painted white."

And what the Lighthouse Directory doesn't say, but what one picture attests, is that Punta Omo Morto still has a Fresnel lens in the tower, which is always good to see.

Here are the pictures:

Note the Fresnel lens

Deadman's Point - not an easy stroll

And it's a long way down