Portonovo
Portonovo has a focal height of 33 metres and a tower height of 30 metres. It was built in 1980.
- Focal height
- 33 metres
- Tower height
- 30 metres
- Built
- 1980
- First lit
- 1981
- Automated
- Rotating Beacon
- Light characteristic
- FL.W. 15s
- Coordinates
- 11.50427, 79.77046
The Portonovo Lighthouse is located in Parangipettai, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, India. It was built on September 30, 1980, and lit on March 31, 1981. The lighthouse is a circular tower with a height of 30 meters and a focal height of 32.99 meters, and it is marked with red and white bands. It has a rotating beacon and a 6th order lens with a light source of 150W/230V Single end CDMT Lamp.
The lighthouse is significant not only for its physical features but also for its location and history. It is situated on the north bank of the mouth of the Vellar River, approximately 30 kilometers from the city of Cuddalore. The port of Portonovo has a rich history dating back to 1590 when it was built by Gingee Krishnappa Nayaka, who invited the Portuguese to trade there. The lighthouse is one of seven NAVTEX facilitated lighthouses in India and is maintained by the Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships at the Ministry of Ports.
The Portonovo Lighthouse has survived significant events, including the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which affected the lighthouse and the shore. Today, the lighthouse remains an important aid to navigation, with a range of 25.7 nautical miles and a characteristic of FL.W. 15s. It is also a notable landmark in the region, with a unique design and a significant history. The lighthouse is currently managed by the Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships, and it continues to play an important role in the maritime trade and navigation of the area.
Light and tower
It has a circular tower. Its daymark is red and White Band. The light has a focal height of 33 metres. Its light characteristic is FL.W. 15s. It carries a 6 lens. It was first lit in 1981. It is managed by DGLL of Chennai.
Videos
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Details
- Name
- Portonovo Lighthouse
- Racon
- Tide Land (Sea Beacon 2)
- Marking
- Red and White Band
- Lens Type
- 6
- Foundation
- Concrete (At-ground)
- Year Built
- 1980
- Description
- '''Portonovo Lighthouse''' is a lighthouse in Parangipettai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of seven NAVTEX facilitated lighthouses in India. The lighthouse was established and is maintained by the Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships at the Ministry of Ports, a ministry of the Government of India. The lighthouse has three working staff.
- Tower Shape
- Circular tower
- Light Source
- 150W/ 230V Single end CDMT Lamp
- Image Caption
- Portonovo Lighthouse And Navtex Station<hr>
- Location Text
- Portonovo Lighthouse Cum [[Navtex]] Station,<br> [[Parangipettai]], [[Cuddalore District]]<br>[[Tamil Nadu]],[[India]].
- Focal Height M
- 33
- Managing Agent
- DGLL of Chennai
- Tower Height M
- 30
- Year Automated
- Rotating Beacon
- Year First Lit
- 1981
- Heritage Status
- Lighthouses of Tamil Nadu
- Intensity Candelas
- 10,3000 cdl
- Light Characteristic
- FL.W. 15s