Introduction
1913. Active; focal plane 17 m (56 ft); green light occulting once every 5 s. 18 m (59 ft) round concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted white. David Meare has a 1964 photo, a good recent photo is available, a photo taken from the sea also shows the Pilot Station (next entry), and Google has a satellite view. Located at the end of the outer breakwater of Colombo, marking the south side of the western entrance to the harbor; this is the entrance used by larger ships. Site status unknown. Admiralty F0794; NGA 27304.
Colombo Southwest Breakwater Light House
Nearest Town or City : Colombo Sri Lanka
Location : In harbor at Colombo, west coast of Sri Lanka.
Managing Organization : Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Tower Height : 61
Description Tower : White conical tower.
Operational : Yes
Date Established : 1903
Current Use : Active aid to navigation.
Characteristic Range : Green light occulting once every 5 seconds; range 13 nautical miles.
Height Focal Plane : 56
National Register : No
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