Kovilthottam lighthouse

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Kovilthottam lighthouse, Maritime navigation lighthouse in Kollam, India.

The 18-meter tall square tower features alternating black and white bands, with a lantern and balcony at its summit overlooking the Arabian Sea.

Built in 1953 to replace a flag mast, the lighthouse underwent improvements in 1960 with the construction of a permanent masonry structure for maritime guidance.

The lighthouse serves the Port of Neendakara at the entrance of Ashtamudi Backwaters, supporting local fishing communities and maritime trade activities.

The lighthouse employs a 500-watt halogen lamp with a range of 15 nautical miles and features an emergency 12V 100W halogen lamp installed outside.

The structure utilizes a 250-millimeter fourth-order cut and polished drum optic system housed in a specialized lantern at 20 meters above sea level.

Location: Kollam

Inception: 1953

GPS coordinates: 9.00000,76.53330

Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:45

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