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Kankesanthurai Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Kankesanthurai in northern Sri Lanka.[1][2][3] Built in 1893, the 22 metres (72 ft) lighthouse has an octagonal masonry tower with lantern and gallery.[1] Located deep inside the Sri Lankan military's Valikamam North High Security Zone and next to a naval base, the lighthouse was heavily damaged during the Sri Lankan Civil War and is inactive.[1]

Kankesanthurai Lighthouse
LocationKankesanthurai
Northern Province
Sri Lanka
Coordinates09°48′58.15″N 80°02′42.4″E
Tower
Constructed1893
Constructionmasonry tower
Height22 metres (72 ft)
Shapeoctagonal tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower and lantern
Light
Focal height25 metres (82 ft)
Range14 nautical miles (26 km; 16 mi)
CharacteristicFl (3) W 15s.

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References


  1. Rowlett, Russ (13 February 2006). "Lighthouses of Sri Lanka". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  2. "Kankesanturaï Light". Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society.
  3. "Lighthouse Explorer: Kankesanturai Light". Lighthouse Digest.




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