Mormugao Breakwater North Head Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Mormugao Breakwater North Head Lighthouse
Also known as: Mormugão
The Mormugao Breakwater North Head lighthouse, established in 1902, is an all-white tower standing 26 meters above sea level. It is situated near Marmugao port in Goa, India, guiding vessels entering the harbor. The lighthouse offers a geographic range of 14.5 nautical miles. While the site is accessible to the public, the tower itself is closed. This light has been operational for over a century, marking the northern entrance to the port.
Why it matters: This light marks the northern end of the breakwater, which is important for vessels entering Mormugao Port.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 26m
- Geographic Range
- 14.5NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1902
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Color
- all white
Structure: An all-white tower with a focal plane of 26m.
Location
- Country
- 🇮🇳India
- Region
- Goa
- Latitude
- 15.4188°
- Longitude
- 73.7917°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Marmugao (Marmagao)(0.7 km)
- ARLHS No.
- IND-101
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خطّط رحلاتك قرب India، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.