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Sr. No.
Position


Character

Tower


Height above MSL

Range

Optical Equipment


Illuminant

Source of Energy

Year first Light Commissioned

Subsequent Innovations

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F 1212
12o 19.6’ N
92o 43.4’ E

flash White every 10 sec.

7 m high Rectangular Masonry     Tower (Red and White bands)

153 m

10 Nautical Miles

500 mm cut and polished Drum optic and Lantern

60W, 12 V Halogen Quartz Lamp
12 V Batteries changed by SPV

1972


1978,1993


 

The North Cinque Island has a beautiful beach. It is visited by tourists and Nature lovers from far and near. The Lighthouse is situated on the hill on the northern tip of the Island and is about 3.5 km away from landing point. There is a pathway through the thick forest.  

            The revolving   DA gas equipment supplied by M/s B.B.T, Paris was installed on the square masonry tower in December 1971 and was commissioned on 2nd January 1972. The revolving optic and gas motor were replaced by 500 mm drum optic on the same pedestal and DA gas flasher with sun valve was installed in 1978. The DA gas equipment was replaced by Electronic flasher and Halogen lamp operating on Solar charged batteries on 12th December 1993.

 
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