The Vypin Lighthouse or
Cochin
Kochi (), also known as Cochin ( ) ( the official name until 1996) is a major port city on the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea, which is a part of the Arabian Sea. It is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of ...
Lighthouse
is situated at
Puthuvype
Puthuvype (Puthu vype - New Vypin) is an upcoming major Industrial area in Kochi in the Indian state of Kerala. It is situated 5 km west of High Court Junction.
Demographics
As per Government of India Census 2011 Puthuvype has a popula ...
in
Kochi
Kochi (), also known as Cochin ( ) ( the official name until 1996) is a major port city on the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea, which is a part of the Arabian Sea. It is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of ...
,
Kerala
Kerala ( ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South Ca ...
. Even though the current lighthouse started functioning only by 15 November 1979, the Cochin Lighthouse has a long history. The lighthouse which was functioning in Fort Kochi from 1839 was shifted to Puthuvype in 1979. It is the tallest lighthouse in Kerala.
Visiting Time: 10am-1pm,2pm- 6pm
Working day: Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
Holiday: Monday
Entry Fees: 20rs
Now visitors are allowed after Covid-19 pandemic. Putuvype beach is nearby and is open for visitors. Last updated on 8 Dec 2021.
Technical details
The tower has a height of and is made of double layered concrete. The light beam has the range of .
History
The old light at Fort Kochi
An oil lamp light started functioning at Fort Kochi in 1839. In 1902, a new light and reflecting mechanism was introduced. Modifications were made in 1914. In the 1920s, a new 10-meter tall tower was erected.
In 1936, a 25-meter tall steel tower was installed with a gaslight. In 1966, a mechanism called sun valve was introduced. Plans to construct a taller and brighter light and a radio beacon were drawn up. Since there was a paucity of land, the new light was transferred to
Puthuvype
Puthuvype (Puthu vype - New Vypin) is an upcoming major Industrial area in Kochi in the Indian state of Kerala. It is situated 5 km west of High Court Junction.
Demographics
As per Government of India Census 2011 Puthuvype has a popula ...
in the
Vypin
Vypin (Malayalam: വൈപ്പിന്, Cochin Portuguese: Isla Santa) is one of the group of islands that form part of the city of Kochi (Cochin), in the Indian state of Kerala. Vypin forms a barrier island which lies between the Ar ...
Island and the radio beacon was shifted to
Azhikode.
See also
*
List of lighthouses in India
There are many lighthouses along the long coastline of India and in the associated List of islands of India, islands. They are administered by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, Government of India whose headoffice is located ...
References
External links
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Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships
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Lighthouses in Kerala
Buildings and structures in Kochi
1839 establishments in British India
Transport in Kochi
Lighthouses completed in 1979
1979 establishments in Kerala