East Island Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About East Island Lighthouse
Constructed in 1969, the East Island Lighthouse stands at the island's highest point. This round, cast iron tower measures 37 meters in height and is distinguished by red and white horizontal bands. Its light emits a white flash every 15 seconds from a focal height of 89 meters, offering a geographic range of 23.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse complex includes a staffed station with accompanying buildings. The structure's design shares similarities with other regional lighthouses built around the same period.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for navigation at the northern end of the Andaman Islands, guiding ships through a critical passage in this remote archipelago. Its cast iron construction is characteristic of several lighthouses in the region, providing a consistent architectural style for maritime aids.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 15s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 15s
- Focal Height
- 89m
- Geographic Range
- 23.7NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1969
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Port Blair(118.8 km)
- Admiralty No.
- F1201
- NGA No.
- 26552
- ARLHS No.
- AND-001
Nearby Ports
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 37m
- Tower Shape
- round
- Tower Color
- with red and white horizontal bands
- Material
- cast iron
Structure: cast iron tower with lantern and gallery painted with red and white horizontal bands
Location
- Country
- 🇮🇳India
- Region
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Sea Region
- northern end of the Andaman Islands
- Latitude
- 13.6379°
- Longitude
- 93.0501°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة East Island على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب India، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.