Beypore Lighthouse

Beypore Lighthouse has a focal height of 32 metres and a tower height of 30.5 metres.

Focal height
32 metres
Tower height
30.5 metres
First lit
1977
Light characteristic
Fl (2) W 15s.
Coordinates
11.15827, 75.80585
Beypore Lighthouse

The Beypore Lighthouse is located in Feroke, Kerala, on the south shore of the Chaliyam River. It was built in 1977 and features a hexagonal tower with a balcony and lantern, standing at a height of 30.48 meters. The tower is painted with red and white bands, and the lighthouse has a focal height of 32 meters, with a range of 16 nautical miles.

The lighthouse started functioning on November 21, 1977, and has undergone upgrades over the years. In 1998, the incandescent lamp was replaced with a 230V 400W metal halide lamp, and a direct drive system was integrated. The lighthouse is currently operational, serving as an important aid to navigation for vessels in the area.

The Beypore Lighthouse has an interesting history, with its construction and commissioning in 1977 marking an important milestone in the region's maritime history. While not much is known about its historical significance, the lighthouse remains a vital part of the local landscape, guiding vessels safely through the waters of the Chaliyam River. Despite being a relatively modern structure, the Beypore Lighthouse has become an integral part of the region's identity, and its story is worth exploring further.

Light and tower

It has a hexagonal tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of concrete. The light has a focal height of 32 metres. Its light characteristic is Fl (2) W 15s. It was first lit in 1977.

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Description
The '''Beypore Lighthouse''' is a lighthouse at Feroke, Kozhikode, on the south shore of the Chaliyam River. The six-sided tower has a height of . The tower is painted with red and white bands. The lighthouse started functioning on 21 November 1977. The light source is metal halide lamp.
Tower Shape
hexagonal tower with balcony and lantern
Image Caption
View from the northern shore of [[Chaliyar]]
Location Text
[[Feroke]], [[Kerala]]
Focal Height M
32
Tower Height M
30.5
Year First Lit
1977
Light Characteristic
Fl (2) W 15s.
Construction Material
concrete tower