Norman's Point (Chittagong River) Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Norman's Point (Chittagong River) Lighthouse
Norman's Point Lighthouse, established in 1866, is a square pyramidal skeletal tower, 35 meters in height, painted with red and white horizontal bands. The light is situated at a focal height of 45 meters. It displays a white light with a flash pattern of Fl W 10s and has a geographic range extending 17.9 nautical miles. Situated 2.2 kilometers from Norman's Point, it serves as a marker near Chittagong, the main port of Bangladesh. The tower's form and coloring make it a clear reference point for approaching the Karnaphuli estuary.
Why it matters: This lighthouse provides navigation assistance for ships entering Chittagong harbor, Bangladesh's main deepwater port. Its light aids vessels in navigating the Karnaphuli estuary, facilitating safe transit for commerce.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 10s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 10s
- Focal Height
- 45m
- Geographic Range
- 17.9NM
Location
- Country
- 🇧🇩BD
- Latitude
- 22.1793°
- Longitude
- 91.8212°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 35m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- with red and white horizontal bands
Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower painted with red and white horizontal bands
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Chittagong(2.2 km)
Nearby Ports
اعثر على منارة Norman's Point (Chittagong River) على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب BD، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.