Batticaloa Lighthouse, Lighthouse in Paalameenmadu, Sri Lanka
The cylindrical white tower rises 28 meters above a stone basement near the point where Batticaloa Lagoon meets the Indian Ocean.
The British administration constructed this maritime navigation structure in 1913 to guide vessels approaching the eastern coast of Ceylon.
Local fishermen operate their traditional outrigger canoes in the waters surrounding the lighthouse, maintaining centuries-old fishing practices.
Visitors can reach the lighthouse by taking Lake Road from Batticaloa city, following a 5-kilometer route along Sinna Uppodai Lagoon.
The lighthouse emits a white flash every three seconds, visible up to 10 nautical miles across the Indian Ocean waters.
Location: Batticaloa
Inception: 1913
GPS coordinates: 7.75484,81.68543
Latest update: April 1, 2025 23:41
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