Raimmandhoo Lighthouse
Raimmandhoo Lighthouse has a focal height of 15 metres, a tower height of 13 metres and a range of 10 nautical miles.
- Focal height
- 15 metres
- Tower height
- 13 metres
- Range
- 10 nautical miles
- Coordinates
- 3.09039, 73.64156
The Raimmandhoo Lighthouse is located on the island of Raimmandhoo, which is one of the inhabited islands of Meemu Atoll in the Maldives. The island is approximately 121 kilometers south of the country's capital, Malé.
The lighthouse has a concrete base and a metal skeletal tower with a square pyramidal shape. The tower is grey with a rectangular black daymark, making it a distinctive feature of the island. The Raimmandhoo Lighthouse is still in operation, serving as an aid to navigation for vessels passing through the atoll.
The Raimmandhoo Lighthouse has been an important part of the island's history, providing a safe passage for ships and helping to establish the island as a significant location in the Maldives. Although the exact year the lighthouse was built is not available, it remains a crucial component of the island's infrastructure and a notable landmark in the region.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 15 metres. The light has a range of 10 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 27436. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it F0766.6.
Details
- Range Nm
- 10
- Nga Number
- 27436
- Focal Height M
- 15
- Tower Height M
- 13
- Admiralty Number
- F0766.6