Point Pedro Lighthouse

Point Pedro Lighthouse has a focal height of 31 metres, a tower height of 32 metres and a range of 10 nautical miles. It was built in 1916.

Focal height
31 metres
Tower height
32 metres
Range
10 nautical miles
Built
1916
Light characteristic
Fl W 5s.
Coordinates
9.82689, 80.24975
Point Pedro Lighthouse

The Point Pedro Lighthouse is located in Sri Lanka, specifically in the Northern Province. It was built in 1916 and stands at a tower height of 32m, with a focal height of 31m and a range of 10 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated in the Jaffna District, near Point Pedro.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical 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 31 metres. The light has a range of 10 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl W 5s. The NGA list of lights numbers it 27228.

Details

Marking
white tower and lantern
Range Nm
10
Nga Number
27228
Year Built
1916
Tower Shape
cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Image Caption
Point Pedro Lighthouse along with telecommunication tower, overshadowed by a naval communication tower
Location Text
[[Point Pedro]]<br />[[Jaffna District]]<br />[[Northern Province, Sri Lanka|Northern Province]]<br />[[Sri Lanka]]
Focal Height M
31
Tower Height M
32
Light Characteristic
Fl W 5s.
Construction Material
masonry tower