Vypin Lighthouse
 Puthuvype Lighthouse, 2016 | |
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| Location | Vypin, Kerala India |
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| Coordinates | 9°59′53″N 76°13′19″E / 9.998°N 76.222°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1839 (first) |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Height | 46 metres (151 ft) |
| Shape | octagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white and red horizontal bands, white lantern |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1979 (current) |
| Focal height | 49 metres (161 ft) |
| Light source | mains power |
| Range | 28 nautical miles (52 km; 32 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (4) W 20s. |
The Vypin lighthouse or Cochin lighthouse[2] is situated at Puthuvype in Vypin island, Kerala. Even though the current lighthouse started functioning only by 15 November 1979, the Cochin lighthouse has a long history. The lighthouse which was functioning in Fort Kochi from 1839 was shifted to Puthuvype in 1979.
Technical details
The tower has a height of 43 meters and is made of double layered concrete. The light beam has the range of 28 nautical miles.[3]
History
The old light at Fort Kochi
An oil lamp light started functioning at Fort Kochi in the year 1839. In 1902, a new light and reflecting mechanism was introduced. Modifications were made in 1914. In 1920s, a new 10 meter tall tower came up.
In 1936, a 25 meter tall steel tower was installed with a gas light. In 1966, a mechanism called sun valve was introduced. Plans to construct a taller and brighter light and a radio beacon were drawn up. Since there was a paucity of land, the new light was transferred to Puthuvype in the Vypin island and the radio beacon was shifted to Azhikode.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of India: Kerala and Karnataka". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ "Cochin District". DGLL. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
- ^ "Lighthouses of India: Kerala and Karnataka". http://www.unc.edu. www.unc.edu. Retrieved 19 September 2014.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ http://www.dgllnoida.gov.in/cochin/cochin.html
External links
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