Vizhinjam Lighthouse
Vizhinjam Lighthouse is situated near Kovalam beach in Kerala. It started functioning on 30 June 1972. Vizhinjam was a busy seaport in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Before the current light was installed, there were no lighthouses at this location. A day mark beacon (flag mast) must have been there in 18th century. After 19th century, this port was in a neglected state. A lighted beacon was constructed in 1925 at nearby Kolachal. Subsequently, a day mark beacon was provided at Vilinjam during 1960.[2]
 Vizhinjam lighthouse | |
  Vizhinjam Lighthouse Kovalam Lighthouse Kerala | |
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| Location | Kovalam, Kerala India |
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| Coordinates | 8°22′59″N 76°58′47″E |
| Year first constructed | 1972 |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Tower shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | white and red horizontal bands, red lantern dome |
| Tower height | 36 metres (118 ft) |
| Focal height | 57 metres (187 ft) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 15s. |
| Admiralty number | F0718 |
| NGA number | 27492 |
| ARLHS number | IND-121[1] |
Technical details
The tower is cylindrical with a height of 36 meters. The paint markings are red and white bands. The lighthouse is equipped with metal halide lamps and direct drive mechanism.[3] The light source was modified on 30 April 2003.
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References
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of India: Kerala and Karnataka". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
- "Indian Lighthouses: An Overview" (PDF). DGLL. Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 December 2014. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
- "Lighthouses in Kerala". Archived from the original on 19 March 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
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