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Uttan Lighthouse

7QHJ+975, Dongri, Uttan, Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra 401106, India

Name and Location

The Uttan Lighthouse is located in the Mira Bhayandar area of Thane district, Maharashtra, India.

Construction and History

While the exact date of the Uttan Lighthouse's construction is unavailable, it is believed to have been built to serve as a vital aid to navigation for ships traveling along the western coast of India. The lighthouse plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of maritime traffic and has likely saved countless lives over the years.

Architecture and Materials

The Uttan Lighthouse features a square masonry tower with red and white bands, standing 15 meters (49 feet) tall at an elevation of 53 meters (174 feet) above sea level. The tower's square shape and vertical alignment make it easily visible from a distance, serving as a reliable aid to navigation for ships and boats plying the waters of the Arabian Sea.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse is equipped with a flashing light system that emits white and red lights every 15 seconds. This unique pattern helps mariners identify the tower's location and avoid potential hazards in the surrounding waters.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors to the area may want to stop by and take in the sights of this historic lighthouse, which remains an important part of India's maritime heritage. The official website for the Uttan Lighthouse can be found at http://www.dgllnoida.gov.in/mumbai/UTTAN.html.

Notable Views and Landscape

No notable views or landscape information is available.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are available for the Uttan Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

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Further Information

For more information about the Uttan Lighthouse, please visit its official website at http://www.dgllnoida.gov.in/mumbai/UTTAN.html.

Details

NameUttan Lighthouse
City
CountryIndia
Coordinates19.2782842, 72.7807331
Websitehttp://www.dgllnoida.gov.in/mumbai/UTTAN.html
Historic significancevital aid to navigation for ships traveling along the western coast of India
Architectural stylesquare masonry tower
Construction materialmasonry
Focal height53
Tower height15
Accessibletrue
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Automatedtrue