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Chapel Hill Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇱🇰LKOperational

Location & Light Range

About Chapel Hill Lighthouse

Also known as: Chapel Hill (?)

The Chapel Hill light, situated on the Manayaveli heights, provided a white flash every 10 seconds from a focal height of 111 meters, with a geographic range of 26 nautical miles. The structure housing the light was a white building. A communications tower is now at the location. The light was deactivated in September 2016.

Why it matters: This light served as a navigation aid for vessels approaching Trincomalee harbor, a major port facility 2.6 km away.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
111m
Geographic Range
26NM

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Trincomalee(2.6 km)
Admiralty No.
F0853
NGA No.
27248
ARLHS No.
SLI-004

Location

Country
🇱🇰LK
Latitude
8.5478°
Longitude
81.2440°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Chapel Hill Lighthouse at night?+
Chapel Hill displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Chapel Hill Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Chapel Hill Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Trincomalee at 1.7 NM to the WNW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Chapel Hill Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Chapel Hill Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Chapel Hill Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Chapel Hill Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.