Oluvil Lighthouse

Oluvil Lighthouse has a focal height of 25 metres and a tower height of 24 metres. It was built in 1999.

Focal height
25 metres
Tower height
24 metres
Built
1999
First lit
1999
Light characteristic
Fl W 10s.
Coordinates
7.29042, 81.86728
Oluvil Lighthouse

The Oluvil Lighthouse is located in Sri Lanka, specifically in the Ampara District, and was built in 1999. It stands at a tower height of 24m and a focal height of 25m. The lighthouse can be found in Oluvil, providing guidance to navigators in the area.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of concrete. Its daymark is white tower and lantern. The light has a focal height of 25 metres. Its light characteristic is Fl W 10s. It was first lit in 1999. It is managed by Sri Lanka Ports Authority.

Details

Marking
white tower and lantern
Year Built
1999
Tower Shape
cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Location Text
[[Oluvil]]<br />[[Ampara District]]<br /> [[Sri Lanka]]
Focal Height M
25
Managing Agent
Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Tower Height M
24
Year First Lit
1999
Light Characteristic
Fl W 10s.
Construction Material
concrete tower