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Trinkat Island Lighthouse

Fl White 20s🇮🇳INOperational

Location & Light Range

About Trinkat Island Lighthouse

Also known as: Trinket

The Trinkat Island lighthouse is a 9-meter-high cylindrical masonry tower, painted white. It stands 11 meters above sea level. The light emits a single white flash every 20 seconds, visible for approximately 10.7 nautical miles. This light is situated on a small island within the Nicobar group. The lighthouse site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. Its nearest port is Sabang, Sumatra, located 165.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This light aids navigation for vessels transiting the Bay of Bengal between numerous islands and potential submerged hazards.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl W 20s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

Country
🇮🇳India
Region
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Sea Region
Trinkat Island, India
Latitude
8.0385°
Longitude
93.5940°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sabang, Sumatra(165.2 km)
Admiralty No.
F1222.58
NGA No.
26451.1
ARLHS No.
AND-020

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: round masonry tower, painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Trinkat Island Lighthouse at night?+
Trinkat Island displays the characteristic Fl White 20s. 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.
Is Trinkat Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Trinkat Island 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 Trinkat Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Trinkat Island 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.