Nagayalanka

India

The lighthouse replaced an older light known as Kistna or False Devil Point; the old tower was demolished and its bricks used to build retaining walls protecting the approach to the new light. Lighthouse Digest has I.C.R. Prasad's account of a severe tropical cyclone that flooded the station in November 1977. Located on the east side of the mouth of the Krishna River south of the village of Nagayalanka.

Accessible only by boat. Site open, tower status unknown.

Manufacture Date 1900
Lighthouse Construction 1972 (station established 1902 but inactive 1940-1955)
Country India
Lens Order 3rd order
Lens Type Revolving
Status publish
Light Character FL.W. 15s
Lighthouse Markings White square masonry tower, red stripes. 37 m (121 ft) square cylindrical masonry tower with lantern and gallery, painted with red and white spiral bands.
Management Body Ports Authority Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships
Coastal Erosion Vulnerability
Open Status (Site) Open
Coordinates 15.7933654494,80.9908470198
Other ARLHS IND-046; Admiralty F0953; NGA 27052. *Source: Chance Lighthouses (1856-1917) (61 years)*

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