Batticaloa Lighthouse
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Batticaloa Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Sri Lanka, situated near the estuary in Palameenmadu. It was built in 1913[2] and is 28 meters high.
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
Location | Batticaloa Eastern Province Sri Lanka |
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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[1] |
Light | |
Focal height | 27 metres (89 ft) |
Range | 10 nmi (19 km; 12 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl W 3s. |
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