KALPENI ISLAND LIGHT HOUSE (Kalpeni)

India / Lakshadweep / Kavaratti / Kalpeni
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The tall coconut palms and shape of islands used to serve as identification marks for the islands. However with the increase in sea traffic and fishing activities, necessity to provide a powerful lighthouse at Kalpeni was felt. As such this Lighthouse project was planned during the early 1970’s.The light was commissioned on 21stNov 1976.
www.dgllnoida.gov.in/cochin/KALPENI%20ISLAND.html
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Coordinates:   10°4'20"N   73°38'44"E
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