Pondicherry Lighthouse
Pondicherry Lighthouse (French: Phare de Pondichéry) is a lighthouse was constructed in Pondicherry in the nineteenth century by the French rulers. A new lighthouse was constructed in 20th century by the government of India. The old lighthouse had first beamed light on 1 September 1836. The new lighthouse started functioning in 1979.
The old lighthouse of Pondicherry. The new lighthouse is seen in the background. | |
| Location | Pondicherry, India |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 11°55′59″N 79°50′08″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1836 |
| Construction | stone (tower) |
| Height | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white (tower), green (dome) |
| Light | |
| Deactivated | 1979 |
| Pondicherry lighthouse (new) | |
| Coordinates | 11°55′00″N 79°49′51″E |
| Constructed | 1979 |
| Construction | concrete (tower) |
| Height | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Shape | hexagonal tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | black and white (tower) |
| Focal height | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Characteristic | Fl(2) W 15s |
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