Alappuzha Lighthouse

Alappuzha, the place where India's Alleppey Lighthouse stands, was one of the busiest ports and trade centres of Kerala.There was no regular lighthouse provided in the 18th century, only a light on the pier head served the mariners.A piece of first-order optical equipment with coconut oil double wick lamp light-source supplied by M/s.The same equipment continued to serve till 1952 when it was replaced by 500 mm drum optic and DA gas flasher of AGA make.The direct drive system was incorporated on 8 April 1998, and a separate emergency light in the 300 mm lantern on 30 December 1998.
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