Mullaitivu Lighthouse
Mullaitivu Lighthouse has a focal height of 20 metres, a tower height of 20 metres and a range of 10 nautical miles. It was built in 1896.
- Focal height
- 20 metres
- Tower height
- 20 metres
- Range
- 10 nautical miles
- Built
- 1896
- Coordinates
- 9.29081, 80.8107
The Mullaitivu Lighthouse was located in Mullaitivu, northern Sri Lanka. It was built in 1896 and stood at a height of 20 meters. The lighthouse had a distinctive iron skeletal tower.
The Mullaitivu Lighthouse played a significant role in guiding ships and vessels in the area until its destruction. Unfortunately, it was believed to have been destroyed during the Sri Lankan Civil War in 1996 or 1997. Despite its demise, the lighthouse remains a notable part of the region's history.
The Mullaitivu Lighthouse is no longer in operation, but it is still remembered as a notable landmark in the area. It is included in the list of lighthouses in Sri Lanka, a testament to its historical significance. Although the lighthouse is no longer standing, its legacy lives on as an important part of the region's maritime history.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 20 metres. The light has a range of 10 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 27232.
Details
- Range Nm
- 10
- Nga Number
- 27232
- Year Built
- 1896
- Description
- '''Mullaitivu Lighthouse''' was a lighthouse in Mullaitivu in northern Sri Lanka. Built in 1896, the lighthouse had an iron skeletal tower. The lighthouse is believed to have been destroyed in 1996/97 during the Sri Lankan Civil War.
- Focal Height M
- 20
- Tower Height M
- 20