Pirotan Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Pirotan Lighthouse
Constructed in 1898, this lighthouse features a round concrete tower, 18 meters in height, distinguished by alternating white and black bands. Its light is positioned 26 meters above sea level, emitting a single white flash every 20 seconds. The structure is also equipped with a radar reflector and a RACON, enhancing its navigational capabilities. The tower's distinct coloring and height make it a notable landmark along the coast of Western Gujarat.
Why it matters: This navigational aid was first lit in 1898 and provides a geographic range of 24 nautical miles.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 20s
- Raw Code
- Fl.W. period 20s
- Focal Height
- 26m
- Geographic Range
- 24NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1898
References & Identifiers
- Admiralty No.
- F0380
- NGA No.
- 28352
- Wikidata
- Q29048448 →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 18m
- Tower Shape
- round
- Tower Color
- white and black
- Material
- concrete
Structure: White round concrete tower, black banded. Radar reflector. RACON K(– • –)
Location
- City
- Western Gujarat
- Country
- 🇮🇳IN
- Latitude
- 22.6043°
- Longitude
- 69.9522°
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