Mannar Island Lighthouse (new)
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Mannar Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Talaimannar on Mannar Island in northern Sri Lanka.[1][2][3] Built in 1915, the 19 metres (62 ft) white lighthouse has a round cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery.[1]
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Location | Mannar Island, Talaimannar, Sri Lanka |
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Coordinates | 9°06′25″N 79°43′52″E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1915 |
Construction | rubble masonry (tower) |
Height | 19 m (62 ft) |
Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | white (tower, lantern) |
Light | |
Focal height | 17 m (56 ft) |
Range | 10 nmi (19 km; 12 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl W 5s |
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