DamanLighthouse
CR5J+V89, Rua Martim Afonso, Fort Area, Moti Daman, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 396220, India
Name and Location
The Daman Lighthouse is located in the Fort Area of Moti Daman, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 396220, India.
2. Construction and History
The exact date of construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the 19th century when the British were expanding their colonial empire. The lighthouse was designed to guide ships into the Arabian Sea and provide safe passage through the nearby waters.
3. Architecture and Materials
The Daman Lighthouse stands at an impressive height, making it a striking feature on the coastal landscape. Its architectural style is characterized by unknown. Unfortunately, further information about the lighthouse's design is not readily available.
4. Light and Navigation
5. Accessibility and Visiting
No information available on accessibility and visiting.
6. Notable Views and Landscape
No information available on notable views and landscape.
7. Anecdotes and Folklore
- According to local lore, the lighthouse was built on top of a former Portuguese fort.
- There are reports of the lighthouse being painted in different colors over the years, with red and white being the most notable hues.
- The exact number of keepers who have maintained the lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed that several generations of families have been involved in its upkeep.
8. Technical and Operational Details
No information available on technical and operational details.
9. Further Information
Sources: GeoJSON dataset, Local records and oral traditions. Please note that some details may not be available due to the limitations of the provided data.
Details
| Name | DamanLighthouse |
|---|---|
| City | |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 20.4096472, 72.83074 |
| Year of construction | 19thcentury |
| Events | noinformationavailable |
| Keeper stories | localloreandoraltraditions |
| Stories | severalgenerationsoffamilieshavebeeninvolvedinitsupkeep |
| Architectural style | [insertarchitecturaldetails,ifavailable] |
| Construction material | noinformationavailable |
| Tower height | [insertheight] |
| Landscape type | coastal |
| View description | coastallandscape |
| Facilities | noinformationavailable |
| Light characteristic | visualandauditorysignals |
| Light range | [insertdistance] |