Kovilan Point Lighthouse
Kovilan Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the island of Karaitivu in northern Sri Lanka.[1][2][3] Built in 1916 (station was established in 1899), the 30 metres (98 ft) white lighthouse has a round masonry tower.[1] The light itself is 31 metres (102 ft) above sea level. An observer on a ship 30.48 metres (100.0 ft) tall can see this light from 21.4 nautical miles (39.6 km; 24.6 mi)
  Northern Province | |
| |
| Location | Karaitivu Island Jaffna Peninsula Northern Province Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 09°45′42.40″N 79°51′47.85″E |
| Year first constructed | 1899 (first) |
| Year first lit | 1916 (current) |
| Construction | masonry tower |
| Tower shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | white tower and lantern |
| Tower height | 30 metres (98 ft) |
| Focal height | 31 metres (102 ft) |
| Range | 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) W 10s. |
| Admiralty number | F0874 |
| NGA number | 27212 |
| ARLHS number | SLI-013[1] |
References
External links
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.