Year first lit 1962 Height 18 m Range 27,780 m Year first constructed 1953 (first) | Foundation reinforced concrete First lit 1962 Construction Reinforced concrete | |
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Tower shape square parallelepiped tower with balcony and lantern Markings / pattern black tower with a horizontal white band, black lantern Focal height 20 metres (66 ft) above MSL Hours Open today · 3–5PMSaturday3–5PMSunday3–5PMMonday3–5PMTuesday3–5PMWednesday3–5PMThursday3–5PMFriday3–5PM Similar British Residency, Cheena Kottaram, St Thomas Fort - Tangasseri, Chetwai lighthouse, Thevally Palace | ||
Kovilthottam lighthouse is situated at Kovilthottam in Kollam district of Kerala. The 18 meter tall lighthouse tower is painted with black and white alternating bands. The Lighthouse has been provided to serve the Port of Neendakara situated at the entrance to Ashtamudi Backwaters.
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Location
Kovilthottam Lighthouse is situated at Kollam Metropolitan Area. It is about 20 km away from Kollam city centre.
History
Before the construction of Kovilthottam, there was a flag mast at this location. Later, a wooden tower was constructed here. A blinking DA Gas Light was installed on 14 February 1953. This temporary arrangement was replaced later in 1960-1961 after the completion of the masonry tower. The emergency source was replaced by 12V 100W Halogen lamp in a 200 mm optic outside the lantern on 14 February 1999.