Aguada (Fort Aguada, Goa) Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Aguada (Fort Aguada, Goa) Lighthouse
Constructed in 1902, the Aguada Lighthouse is a square concrete tower painted white, measuring 21 meters in height. It features a lantern and gallery, with the lantern roof painted red. The light, visible for 23.2 nautical miles, emits a white flash every 20 seconds from a focal height of 85 meters. Standing within the Fort Aguada complex overlooking the Arabian Sea, this active lighthouse is accessible to the public. Its location near Panaji Port, 3.4 kilometers away, makes it a key navigational aid for vessels in the region.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for guiding ships along the Goan coast, especially those approaching the Mandovi River and Mormugao Port.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 20s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 20s
- Focal Height
- 85m
- Geographic Range
- 23.2NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1902
Visiting
- Open to public
- Yes
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 21m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: square concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted white; lantern roof painted red
Location
- Country
- 🇮🇳India
- Region
- Goa
- Sea Region
- Fort Aguada, Goa, India
- Latitude
- 15.4921°
- Longitude
- 73.7726°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Panaji Port(3.4 km)
- ARLHS No.
- IND-069
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