Round Island Lighthouse
Round Island Lighthouse has a focal height of 31 metres, a tower height of 21 metres and a range of 10 nautical miles. It was built in 1863.
- Focal height
- 31 metres
- Tower height
- 21 metres
- Range
- 10 nautical miles
- Built
- 1863
- Automated
- yes
- Light characteristic
- Fl (3) WR 15s.
- Coordinates
- 8.51294, 81.22589
The Round Island Lighthouse is located in Trincomalee Harbour, in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. It was built in 1863 and is operated by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. The lighthouse is situated on a small island in the bay and is only accessible by boat. However, both the island and the lighthouse are closed to the public.
The lighthouse is a cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern, standing at a height of 21 meters. It has a white tower and a focal height of 31 meters, with a characteristic of flashing white and red lights every 15 seconds. The lighthouse was originally erected with a red light, but it was changed to white in 1864. One of the white sectors of the lighthouse marks the proper line of entrance to the harbor.
The Round Island Lighthouse has an interesting history, having been erected during the 19th century to guide ships into the harbor. Although it is closed to the public, it remains an important aid to navigation in the area. The lighthouse has been automated, and it continues to serve its purpose as a guide for ships entering the harbor. With its rich history and significance, the Round Island Lighthouse is an important part of Sri Lanka's maritime heritage.
Light and tower
It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of masonry. Its daymark is white tower. The light has a focal height of 31 metres. The light has a range of 10 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (3) WR 15s. The NGA list of lights numbers it 27244.
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- Name
- Round Island Lighthouse<br />''Trincomalee''<br />''Kevuliya''
- Marking
- white tower
- Range Nm
- 10
- Nga Number
- 27244
- Year Built
- 1863
- Description
- The '''Round Island Lighthouse''' (also known as the '''Trincomalee Light''' or '''Kevuliya Light''') is an offshore lighthouse on Round Island in Trincomalee Bay, Sri Lanka and is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. The lighthouse was erected in 1863, originally it was a red light however in 1864 it was changed to white.
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
- Image Caption
- The lighthouse in 2011
- Location Text
- [[Trincomalee Harbour]]<br />[[Trincomalee]]<br />[[Eastern Province, Sri Lanka|Eastern Province]]<br /> [[Sri Lanka]]
- Focal Height M
- 31
- Tower Height M
- 21
- Year Automated
- yes
- Light Characteristic
- Fl (3) WR 15s.
- Construction Material
- masonry tower