Batticaloa Lighthouse
Batticaloa Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Sri Lanka, situated near the estuary in Palameenmadu. It was built in 1913 and is 28 meters high.
Batticaloa Lighthouse | |
| Location | Batticaloa Eastern Province Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 7°45′17.7″N 81°41′07.6″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1913 |
| Construction | masonry tower |
| Height | 28 metres (92 ft) |
| Shape | tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern on a stone basement |
| Markings | white tower and lantern |
| Power source | mains electricity |
| Operator | Sri Lanka Ports Authority |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 27 metres (89 ft) |
| Range | 10 nmi (19 km; 12 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 3s. |
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