USCG Lorsta Sellia Marina Italy

USCG LORSTA Sellia Marina, located in southern Italy, was a United States Coast Guard LORAN-C (Long Range Navigation) station operational from 1972 to 1994. Established to enhance navigation accuracy for both military and civilian vessels in the Mediterranean region, the station played a critical role during the Cold War by supporting NATO maritime operations. Staffed by USCG personnel, LORSTA Sellia Marina transmitted precise timing signals as part of the Mediterranean LORAN-C chain, significantly improving navigational safety. The station was decommissioned as satellite-based GPS systems became the standard for global navigation.