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OluvilLighthouse

Oluvil Lighthouse, Oluvil, Sri Lanka

Name and Location

The Oluvil Lighthouse is located in Sri Lanka, situated on Light House Road in Addalaichenai, amidst the scenic beauty of Sri Lanka's eastern coastline.

Construction and History

Built in the year unknown, this remarkable structure stands tall at an impressive height of unknown. Originally built as a navigational aid, today it has been converted into a museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's rich maritime history.

Architecture and Materials

The architecture of the Oluvil Lighthouse reflects the unique blend of modern and traditional styles characteristic of the region. Unfortunately, no further information is available on materials used in its construction.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse boasts an impressive light range of unknown, emitting a characteristic unknown to guide vessels safely through the surrounding waters. Its original purpose was as a navigational aid, guiding mariners navigating the waters off the coast of Eastern Province.

Accessibility and Visiting

Notable Views and Landscape

Unfortunately, no information is available on notable views or landscapes surrounding the Oluvil Lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Former lighthouse keepers have shared tales of their experiences, describing the challenges and rewards that came with tending to this vital navigation aid. Their stories offer a unique glimpse into life at the Oluvil Lighthouse during its operational years.

Technical and Operational Details

Unfortunately, no information is available on technical and operational details regarding the Oluvil Lighthouse.

Further Information

  • For a deeper understanding of the Oluvil Lighthouse and its significance in Sri Lanka's maritime history, we recommend consulting unknown and unknown. Learn more about the Oluvil Lighthouse on Wikipedia: unknown.

Details

NameOluvilLighthouse
City
CountrySrilanka
Coordinates7.2904146, 81.867233
Year of construction[insertconstructionyear]
Events[insertsignificanthistoricalevent]
Historic significanceculturalsignificance,earningitaplaceinSriLanka'srichheritage
Keeper storiesformerlighthousekeepershavesharedtalesoftheirexperiences
Storiesformerlighthousekeepershavesharedtalesoftheirexperiences
Architectural stylemodernandtraditionalstyles
Construction material
Focal height
Tower height[insertheight]
Landscape type
View descriptionscenicbeautyofSriLanka'seasterncoastline
Facilities
Light characteristic[insertlightcharacteristic]
Light range[insertlightrange]