Mahe Lighthouse is a lighthouse situated on the south side of the entrance of Mayyazhi river in Mahe, Puducherry.[1] It was established in the year 1893.[2] There is a project by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships to upgrade the lighthouse.[3][4][5]
Details
The focal plane of the beam is 30 m (98 ft). It emits two white flashes every 10 seconds. The structure is a 13-metre (43 feet) tall round cylindrical tower.[2]
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References
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- ↑ Mahe Lighthouse under radar for upgrading. The Hindu.
- ↑ Mahe lighthouse to be upgraded. The Hindu.
- ↑ Ministry plans to convert 15 lighthouses into tourism hubs. The New Indian Express(10 July 2013).