Location | Galle Fort Galle Southern Province Sri Lanka |
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Coordinates | 6°01′28.4″N 80°13′09.7″E / 6.024556°N 80.219361°E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1848 (first) |
Construction | concrete and stone |
Automated | yes |
Height | 26.5 m (87 ft) |
Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | white tower and lantern |
Power source | mains electricity |
Operator | Sri Lanka Ports Authority[1] |
Light | |
First lit | 1939 (current) |
Focal height | 28 m (92 ft) |
Range | 47 nmi (87 km; 54 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl (2) W 15s. |
The Galle Lighthouse (also known as Pointe de Galle Light)[2] is an onshore lighthouse in Galle, Sri Lanka and is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority.[3] This is Sri Lanka's oldest light station.[1]