Chank Tapu (Chanka Island) Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Chank Tapu (Chanka Island) Lighthouse
Chank Tapu Lighthouse, built in 1988, stands on Chanka Island in Gujarat, India. The structure is a white, cylindrical concrete tower with a gallery, mounted on a substantial concrete base. It rises 8 meters in height, with its light positioned 14 meters above sea level. This active light emits a white flash every 15 seconds. Its geographic range extends to 11.6 nautical miles, offering guidance to vessels near the nearest port of Okha, which is 1.1 kilometers away.
Why it matters: The Chank Tapu light is essential for safe navigation around Chanka Island, guiding local fishing boats and commercial vessels through these coastal waters. Its light helps mariners avoid potential shoals and maintain proper shipping lanes in the area.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 15s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 15s
- Focal Height
- 14m
- Geographic Range
- 11.6NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1988
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Okha(1.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- F0386
- NGA No.
- 28332
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- concrete
Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower with gallery, mounted on a large square concrete base
Location
- Country
- 🇮🇳India
- Region
- Gujarat
- Sea Region
- Chanka Island, India
- Latitude
- 22.4889°
- Longitude
- 69.0874°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Chank Tapu (Chanka Island) على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب India، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.