Kilakarai lighthouse
Kilakarai Lighthouse
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 Kilakarai Lighthouse
Kilakkarai 
Kilakarai Lighthouse
Kilakkarai India, Tamil Nadu
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| Location | India 
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| Coordinates | 9°13′39″N 78°47′06″E / 9.22757°N 78.78505°E |
| Year first constructed | 1979 |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Tower shape | hexagonal tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | white and red horizontal bands |
| Height | 30 metres (98 ft) |
| Focal height | 35 metres (115 ft) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 15s. |
| Admiralty number | F0738 |
| NGA number | 27172 |
| ARLHS number | IND-038 |
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Kilakkarai Lighthouse is located at Kilakkarai, Tamil Nadu. The lighthouse started functioning on 2 October 1979. There was no lighthouse at this location prior to the installation of the present structure. A flag mast was present at this location previously to assist fishermen. The light source was modified on 30 April 2003.
Coordinates: 9°13′39″N 78°47′06″E / 9.22757°N 78.78505°E
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