Name and Location

The Colombo Lighthouse, also known as the Colombo Harbour Lighthouse, is located in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital city.

Construction and History

The Colombo Lighthouse was constructed in 1952 by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority to serve as a primary aid to navigation for vessels entering the Port of Colombo. The lighthouse's design is inspired by traditional Sri Lankan architecture, featuring a blend of modern and colonial styles.

Architecture and Materials

The Colombo Lighthouse stands at an impressive height of 15 meters (49 feet) with a focal plane of 26 meters (85 feet).

Light and Navigation

The Colombo Lighthouse emits a white light that rotates three times every ten seconds, with a range of 25 nautical miles (46 kilometers). The light is visible from a sector of 349° to 189°, providing guidance to mariners approaching the port from various directions.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the Colombo Lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views and landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available about the Colombo Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is operated by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority and is listed as "F 0780" in the US NGA Pub. 112 (2009-11-12).

Further Information

For further information, visit Wikidata (Q5148027), Wikimedia Commons (Category:Colombo Lighthouse), or Wikipedia (en:Colombo Lighthouse).