Kovilthottam lighthouse
The lighthouse in 2016
LocationKovilthottam, Kollam, India
Coordinates8°59′05″N 76°31′28″E / 8.984715°N 76.524523°E / 8.984715; 76.524523
Tower
Constructed1953 (first)
Foundationreinforced concrete
Constructionmasonry tower
Height18 metres (59 ft)[1]
Shapesquare tower with balcony and lantern
Markingsblack tower with a horizontal white band, black lantern
Light
First lit1962
Focal height20 metres (66 ft) above MSL
Lens250 mm 4th order cut & polished drum optic inside 1.8 m diameter Lantern House (BBT)
Intensity500W halogen lamp (220/250 volt) AC
Range15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi)
CharacteristicFl W 5s.

Kovilthottam Lighthouse is situated at Kovilthottam in Kollam district of Kerala. The 18-meter tall lighthouse tower is painted with black and white alternating bands.[2] The lighthouse has been provided to serve the Port of Neendakara situated at the entrance to Ashtamudi Backwaters.

Location

Kovilthottam Lighthouse is situated at Kollam Metropolitan Area. It is about 20 km away from Kollam city centre.

History

Before the construction of Kovilthottam, there was a flag mast at this location. Later, a wooden tower was constructed here. A blinking DA gas light was installed on 14 February 1953. This temporary arrangement was replaced later in 1960–1961 after the completion of the masonry tower. The emergency source was replaced by 12V 100W Halogen lamp in a 200 mm optic outside the lantern on 14 February 1999.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Indian Lighthouses – An overview" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 December 2014. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  2. ↑ "Lighthouses in Kerala". Archived from the original on 19 March 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
  3. ↑ "Indian Lighthouses – An overview" (PDF). DGLL India. Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 December 2014. Retrieved 2 April 2015.


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