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Santapille (Santhapalli)
India
The original light, a temporary structure on the beach, was destroyed by a typhoon. Ruins of the second (1849) lighthouse, which had a light tower attached to a keeper's house, can also be seen. According to DGLL remains of a primitive 18th century Dutch lighthouse are found 1.25 km (3/4 mi) northeast. Located about 50 km (30 mi) northeast of Bhimunipatnam. Site and tower status unknown.
| Manufacture Date | 1903 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1903 (station established 1840). |
| Country | India |
| Lens Order | 3rd order |
| Lens Type | Revolving |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | two white flashes every 10 s. |
| Lighthouse Markings | 22 m (72 ft) round masonry tower with lantern and gallery, painted with horizontal black and white bands; lantern dome painted red. |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Coordinates | 18.066439748,83.6375255093 |
| Other | ARLHS IND-061; Admiralty F0980; NGA 26960. |
| Data Source | Chance Lighthouses (1856-1917) (61 years) |