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Mahe Lighthouse

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Mahe lighthouse

Mahe lighthouse is situated on the south side of the entrance of Mayyazhi river in Mahe, Puduchery. It was established in the year 1893.[1] There is a project by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships to upgrade the lighthouse.[2]

Details

The focal plane of the beam is 30 m (98 ft). It emits two white flashes every 10 seconds. The structure is a 13 meter (43 feet) tall round cylindrical tower.[1]

Notes

  1. ^ a b "Lighthouses of India: Kerala and Karnataka". unc.edu. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
  2. ^ Kishore, Kavita. "Mahe Lighthouse under radar for upgrading". The Hindu. 10 July 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2014.