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Revata point, Corsica

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The tip of the Revellata point of Corsica nearest continent, is a promontory de'chiquete 'on which a lighthouse was first lit' in 1844. The current lighthouse, 99.50 m high, has a scope of 21 miles. At the extre'mite 'tip under the flagship station is underwater research and oce'anographiques, marine biology laboratory. [AT]