Lighthouses in Sri Lanka
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There are 14 active lighthouses in Sri Lanka. Most of the lighthouses in Sri Lanka are operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). However several are operated by the Sri Lanka Navy, while some are inactive.
Lighthouse | Completed | Height | Status |
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Colombo | 1952 | 34m | Active |
Old Colombo | 1860 | 29m | Decomissioned |
Barberyn Egmont | 1890 | 34m | Active |
Great Basses Reef | 1873 | 37m | Active |
Little Basses Reef | 1878 | 37m | Active |
Dondra Head | 1890 | 49m | Active |
Galle | 1939 | 26.5m | Active |
Mannar Island | 1915 | 19m | Active |
Kovilan Point Island | 1916 | 30m | Active |
Kankesanturai | 1893 | 22m | Active |
Point Pedro | 1916 | 32m | Active |
Batticaloa | 1913 | 28m | Active |
Oluvil | 1999 | 24m | Active |
Foul Point Island | 1863 | 32m | Inactive |
Round Island | 1863 | 21m | Active |
Mullaittivu | 1896 | 20m | Inactive |