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| Location | Template:Wikidata location |
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| Coordinates | 9°31′48.95″N 76°30′6.8″E / 9.5302639°N 76.501889°E |
| Constructed | 1815 |
| Tower height | 41 metres (135 ft) |
| Tower shape | cylindrical tower |
| Markings | white and red horizontal bands |
| Range | 28 nautical miles (52 km; 32 mi) |
| Characteristic | [[File:Lua error in Module:Wd at line 2245: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).|20px]] |
The Munroe Lighthouse is a landmark in Pazhukkanila area of Kottayam, Kerala.[1]
History
It was built in 1815 by the British and named after Colonel John Munro.[2] It is close to Ashtamudi Lake and the Kallada River. And this 41-meter-tall lighthouse was referenced on directing trading ships over this channel.[3] Initially it was lighted with kerosene, where over the time converted to electric lighting, which increased the reach to 28 nautical miles.Today, tourists can explore the lighthouse's colonial past while climbing it and enjoying an expansive view of the serene backwaters and surroundings.[4][5]
References
- ↑ "All About Kerala's Munro Lighthouse, The Forgotten Guiding Light For Sailors To Kottayam". News18. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ↑ "Munroe lighthouse at Puzhukkanila to flash again". Onmanorama. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ↑ "All About Kerala's Munro Lighthouse, The Forgotten Guiding Light For Sailors To Kottayam". News18. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ↑ "Munroe Lighthouse Kottayam • Travalam". travalam.com. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ↑ "Monroe Lighthouse Kottayam - Hi Kottayam Tourist Places". hikottayam.in. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
External links
- "New Kerala combo cruises in India". ttrweekly.com. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- "Munroe Light House - Museum in Kottayam, India". top-rated.online. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
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