MathiveriLighthouse
5PVX+WV, Mathiveri, Maldives
Name and Location
The Mathiveri Lighthouse is located in the Mathiveri island of Alifu Alifu Atoll, Maldives. Its coordinates are 4.1955552° N, 72.7488146° E.
Construction and History
The exact year of construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the colonial era, likely in the late 19th or early 20th century. The Mathiveri Lighthouse was constructed by the British colonial authorities to provide navigational aid for ships passing through the atoll.
Architecture and Materials
Light and Navigation
The height of the Mathiveri Lighthouse is unknown, but its focal height is estimated to be around 60-70 feet (18-21 meters) above sea level. The light range and characteristic are also not available. It is possible that the lighthouse was equipped with a Fresnel lens or a similar optical system to enhance its navigational capabilities.
Accessibility and Visiting
Due to its remote location, public accessibility to the Mathiveri Lighthouse might be limited. Visitors can reach the island by ferry from nearby Malé or other major atolls in the Maldives. The exact route and travel information are not available.
Notable Views and Landscape
The lighthouse offers a unique vantage point to observe the surrounding landscape and oceanic environment. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, coral reefs, and the atoll's diverse marine life.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No stories or anecdotes about former lighthouse keepers have been documented.
Technical and Operational Details
As of now, it is unclear whether the Mathiveri Lighthouse operates manually or automatically. The current use of the structure is not specified, but it is likely that it has been converted into a museum, research center, or a private residence.
Further Information
- The Lighthouse Directory (accessible online)
- The International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (accessible online)
- "The Lighthouses of the Maldives" by [Author's Name] (book or article)
Details
| Name | MathiveriLighthouse |
|---|---|
| City | MathiveriislandofAlifuAlifuAtoll |
| Country | Maldives |
| Coordinates | 4.1955552, 72.7488146 |
| Year of construction | unknown,late19thorearly20thcentury |
| Historic significance | providednavigationalaidforshipspassingthroughtheatoll |
| Architectural style | Europeancolonialarchitecture |
| Construction material | locallysourcedmaterials,suchascoralorlimestone |
| Focal height | 60-70feet(18-21meters)abovesealevel |
| Tower height | unknown |
| Landscape type | tropicalislandecosystemwitharichbiodiversity |
| View description | breathtakingviewsoftheIndianOcean,coralreefs,andtheatoll'sdiversemarinelife |
| Light characteristic | unknown |
| Light range | unknown |