Manakkodam Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Kerala, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lighthouse in Kerala, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Manakkodam Lighthouse is situated next to the Andhakaranazhy beach in the Alappuzha district of Kerala near Cherthala. The tower is a 33.8 metres (110.9 ft) high concrete structure with square cross section.[2] It was inaugurated on 1 August 1979. There were no lights in this area before 1979. The light source was changed from incandescent lamp to metal halide on 21 September 1998.[3][4][5]
Location | Andhakaranazhy, Cherthala, Kerala, India |
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Coordinates | 9°44′54″N 76°17′11″E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1979 |
Construction | reinforced concrete tower |
Height | 30 metres (98 ft) |
Shape | square tower lower half skeletal upper half closed, with balcony and lantern |
Markings | white tower, red lantern |
Light | |
Focal height | 35.67 metres (117.0 ft) |
Light source | main power |
Intensity | 500/550 W Metal Halide Lamp (220/250 V AC) |
Range | 18.4 nautical miles (34.1 km; 21.2 mi)[1] |
Characteristic | Fl (2) W 10s. |
The light source flashes twice in ten seconds.[6]
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