Old Lighthouse in Colombo
This lighthouse is not
operational any more, but functions as a clock tower and is designated
as a monument. It is located at the junction of Chatham Street and Janadhipathi
Mawatha (formally Queens road) in Colombo fort.
The location had been used as a lighthouse stations since far back as 1829.
The tower was first constructed as a clock tower in 1860, the navigational
light was moved to the tower by 1865. The original clock (made by the same
manufacturer as Big Ben) was replaced in 1913. The lighthouse was deactivated
after its light became obscured by nearby buildings and was decommissioned
in 1952 with a
new lighthouse begin
built in Galbokka Point, Colombo
.
Created :January 2, 2010
Updated :
January 2, 2010
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