LIGHTHOUSES AND HARBOURS

New Talaimannar Lighthouse

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NORTHERN PROVINCE

MANNAR DISTRICT

9°6'26.8''N 79°43'51''E

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Nineteen metres of white tower at Talaimannar, looking at India across the strait.

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THE PLACE

Mannar Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Talaimannar on Mannar Island in northern Sri Lanka. Built in 1915, the 19 metres (62 ft) white lighthouse has a round cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery.

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Northern Province

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Mannar District

DS DIVISION

Mannar Town Divisional Secretariat

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LOCALITY

FROM COLOMBO

339 km · 7 h 20 min
356 km · 6 h 57 min by expressway

COORDINATES

9°6'26.8''N 79°43'51''E

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- Viran de Silva

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