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Beruwala Lighthouse (Barberyn Lighthouse)
Sri Lanka
Barberyn Lighthouse (also known as Beruwala Lighthouse) is a lighthouse located on Barberyn Island. The lighthouse was completed in November 1889, and operated by the Imperial Lighthouse Service. In 1969 it was upgraded with the replacement of the old dioptric apparatus produced by Chance Brothers.
| Manufacture Date | 1888 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1890 |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Commissioning Body | British Imperial Lighthouse Service |
| Lens Order | Hyper-radial |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | Fl W 20s |
| Lighthouse Markings | 34m cylindrical white tower with balcony and lantern |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Sri Lanka Ports Authority |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | 6.4632817468,79.9683861635 |
| Other | A boat takes you to the island. The lighthouse is a protected monument ARLHS SLI-002; Admiralty F0826; NGA 27288. |
| Data Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barberyn_Lighthouse |