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Tadri Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 10s🇮🇳INOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tadri Lighthouse

The Tadri Lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete tower standing 10 meters tall, painted with horizontal black and white bands and topped by a red lantern dome. Its focal height reaches 38 meters, casting a white light with a single flash every 10 seconds. The current structure, built in 2009, replaced an earlier stone tower. The original station was established in 1891 with a light mounted on a mast. After a period of deactivation and removal from navigational lists in 2008, the light was restored and the present tower brought into operation in 2009. It has a geographic range of 16.7 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides vessels entering Tadri harbor, and its re-establishment in 2009 highlights its continued significance for maritime safety in the area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
38m
Geographic Range
16.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2009

Significant events: station established 1891, original light on mast, replaced by 8m hexagonal stone tower, former light removed from Admiralty list 2008, light restored 2009

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tadri(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
F0638
NGA No.
27744

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: hexagonal cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted with black and white horizontal bands; lantern dome is red

Location

Country
🇮🇳India
Region
Karnataka
Sea Region
promontory on the northwest side of the entrance to the harbor of Tadri
Latitude
14.5145°
Longitude
74.3409°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tadri Lighthouse at night?+
Tadri displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 10s — 3 white flashes every 10 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 Tadri Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tadri Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Tadri at 0.5 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Belekeri (12.6 NM NNW), Karwar (19.6 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tadri Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tadri 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 Tadri Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tadri 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.