Veraval Lighthouse
Veraval Lighthouse was built in 1865.
- Built
- 1865
- Light characteristic
- Fl W 5s.
- Coordinates
- 20.91128, 70.35318
The Veraval Lighthouse is a historic aid to navigation located in Veraval, Gujarat, India. Built in 1865, its coordinates are 20.911283, 70.353183. The lighthouse stands as a notable landmark in the area.
Light and tower
It has a cylindrical tower D shaped in cross section with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of masonry. Its daymark is black and white horizontal bands. Its light characteristic is Fl W 5s. It carries a 250 mm 4th order cut & polished drum optic inside 1.8 m diameter Lantern House (BBT) lens.
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Details
- Marking
- Black and white horizontal bands
- Lens Type
- 250 mm 4th order cut & polished drum optic inside 1.8 m diameter Lantern House (BBT)
- Foundation
- reinforced concrete
- Year Built
- 1865
- Description
- Historically, the lighthouse was also equipped with a fog signal, which operated until 1987. This auditory aid was especially useful during low-visibility conditions, though it was later deemed obsolete due to advancements in electronic navigation. In addition, a Decca Navigator System was installed nearby in the 1960s and later replaced by Loran-C (Long Range Navigation) technology in the early 1990s to provide enhanced positional data to ships. The entire system is now fully automated and managed remotely by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL), which ensures round-the-clock monitoring and maintenance.
- Tower Shape
- Cylindrical tower D shaped in cross section with balcony and lantern
- Location Text
- [[Veraval]], [[Gujarat]], [[India]]
- Intensity Candelas
- 500W halogen lamp (220/250 volt) AC
- Light Characteristic
- Fl W 5s.
- Construction Material
- masonry tower