The island is approachable from Port Blair by the Lighthouse Tender M.V. Pradeep. Narcondam Island situated about 120 km east of East Island lighthouse and is an isolated extinct volcanic mountain rising to 710 m in elevation at the centre. There is no flat ground on the island. There is a water stream on the island, which is the only source of fresh water. The entire mountain is covered by lush green vegetation. A police contingent stays at the Island to keep vigil around.
A DA gas flashing light with sun valve on a 12m G.I. Trestle tower was installed and commissioned on 25th February 1983. The equipment was supplied by M/s J. Stone (India), Calcutta. The DA gas burner was replaced by halogen lamp with electronic flasher and Solar charging system on 2nd April 1995. |
