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Hambantota Lighthouse

🇱🇰Sri Lanka, LKInactive

Location & Light Range

About Hambantota Lighthouse

The Hambantota Lighthouse, constructed from stone, is a round 14-meter tower. Originally built in 1913, its unpainted exterior featured dark and light stone, creating the visual effect of spiral bands. The structure includes a lantern and gallery. Adjacent to the lighthouse station, which also has a keeper's house, stands an early 19th-century Martello tower. The lighthouse has been inactive since the 1970s.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash

Construction & History

Year Built
1913

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
F0838
ARLHS No.
SLI-011
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Wikidata
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Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
the use of dark and light stone gave it the appearance of ha
Material
stone

Location

City
Sri Lanka
Country
🇱🇰LK
Latitude
6.1220°
Longitude
81.1271°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Hambantota Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hambantota Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Hambantota at 1.5 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Mawella (24.9 NM WSW), Koggala (48.1 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hambantota Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Hambantota Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Hambantota Lighthouse?+
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