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Raigad District Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 15s🇮🇳INOperational

Location & Light Range

About Raigad District Lighthouses Lighthouse

The Nanwell Point Lighthouse, also referred to as Rajpuri Point, is an octagonal masonry tower built in 1964. It stands 19 meters tall with a focal height of 66 meters and displays red and white horizontal bands on its exterior. The current structure replaced an earlier light station established in 1884. This active aid to navigation emits a white light with three flashes every 15 seconds, visible for nearly 21 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated at the southern entrance to the Rajpuri Creek estuary, approximately 2.1 kilometers from the nearest port, Dighi.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for vessels navigating the Rajpuri Creek estuary, a significant local shipping lane, helping them safely enter and exit the waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
66m
Geographic Range
20.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1964
First Lit
1884

Significant events: original light established 1884, new tower built 1964, Nilesh Korgaonkar visited in 1998

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Dighi(2.1 km)
Admiralty No.
F0562
NGA No.
27908
ARLHS No.
IND-104

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
masonry

Structure: octagonal masonry tower with lantern and gallery painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

Country
🇮🇳India
Region
Maharashtra
Sea Region
southern entrance to the Rajpuri Creek estuary, about 80 km west of Mangaon
Latitude
18.2807°
Longitude
72.9363°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Raigad District Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Raigad District Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 15s — 3 white flashes every 15 seconds. 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 Raigad District Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Raigad District Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Dighi (Pune) at 2.2 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Revdanda (15.4 NM N), Dharamtar (26 NM N), Harnai (29.7 NM SSE), Karanja (34.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Raigad District Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Raigad District Lighthouses 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 Raigad District Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Raigad District Lighthouses 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.