Vishakhapatnam Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Vishakhapatnam Lighthouse
The Vishakhapatnam Lighthouse, a cylindrical structure standing 23 meters tall, was constructed in 1960. Its tower is distinguished by horizontal red and white bands. It is located near the port city of Visakhapatnam in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The lighthouse is situated approximately 2.9 kilometers from the Visakhapatnam port. This navigational aid is identified by the Admiralty number F0973 and the ARLHS number IND-066.
Why it matters: The lighthouse was important for guiding ships navigating the Bay of Bengal, particularly those approaching or departing the port of Visakhapatnam. Its distinctive red and white bands provided a clear daytime visual reference along the Indian coast.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 23m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- with horizontal red and white bands
Structure: round cylindrical tower, painted with horizontal red and white bands
Location
- City
- Visakhapatnam
- Country
- 🇮🇳India
- Region
- Andhra Pradesh
- Latitude
- 17.7207°
- Longitude
- 83.3379°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1960
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Visakhapatnam(2.9 km)
- Admiralty No.
- F0973.
- ARLHS No.
- IND-066
Find Vishakhapatnam Lighthouse on the live nautical map
Plan voyages near India, see nearby vessels in real time, and explore 14,900+ navigation aids in the app.