Colombo Lighthouse
Colombo Lighthouse | |
| Location | Galbokka Point Colombo Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 6°56′11″N 79°50′27″E / 6.936298°N 79.840766°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1820s (first) |
| Construction | stone tower |
| Height | 15 metres (49 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern on a 1-storey building |
| Markings | unpainted tower, the seaward side is painted in a black and white checkered pattern |
| Power source | mains electricity |
| Operator | Sri Lanka Ports Authority |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1952 (current) |
| Focal height | 26 metres (85 ft) |
| Range | 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (3) W 10s. |
Colombo Lighthouse is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. It is located at Galbokka Point south of the Port of Colombo on the waterfront along the marine drive, in Colombo fort.