Managing Organization: Department of Lighthouses and Lightships
Notes: There was a light on the walls of a fort at Cannanore as early as 1843. Tower Height: 75 Height of Focal Plane: 115 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 10 seconds; range 18 nautical miles. Description of Tower: Red cylindrical concrete tower with white band.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1903 Date Present Tower Built: 1976 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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