Managing Organization: Sri Lanka Ports' Authority
Notes: This lighthouse was designed by James Douglass and constructed by William Douglass of the Imperial Lighthouse Service. This is the tallest lighthouse in Sri Lanka. Tower Height: 160 Height of Focal Plane: 153 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 5 seconds; range 28 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White octagonal brick tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1889 Date Present Tower Built: 1889 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? At times.
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