Kankesanthurai Lighthouse

The Kankesanthurai Lighthouse is located in Kankesanthurai, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It was built in 1893 and features an octagonal masonry tower with a balcony and lantern. The lighthouse stands at a height of 22 meters and has a focal height of 25 meters, with a range of 14 nautical miles. The tower and lantern are white in color.

The lighthouse has an interesting history, having been heavily damaged during the Sri Lankan Civil War. Unfortunately, it is currently inactive due to its location deep inside the Sri Lankan military's Valikamam North High Security Zone and next to a naval base. Despite its current status, the lighthouse remains a significant structure in the area.

The Kankesanthurai Lighthouse is one of the notable lighthouses in Sri Lanka, and its history and architecture make it a notable landmark. Although it is not currently in operation, it still holds historical and cultural significance, and its unique design and location make it a notable feature of the surrounding landscape.

Light and tower

It has an octagonal tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of masonry. Its daymark is white tower and lantern. The light has a focal height of 22 metres. The light has a range of 14 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (3) W 15s. The NGA list of lights numbers it ex-27224.

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