Amini Light House

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The Lighthouse is situated on the southern tip of the island and is about 2 km from jetty. There is no evidence of any earlier lighthouse on the island. Amini had a sizeable traffic of sailing vessels to mainland ports of Mangalore, Cannanore and Beypore for the export of copra and coir and import of Rice and other commodities. These country crafts were commanded by the islanders who were quite expert navigators. However there was a flag staff erected on the north east end of island in the 19th century. Subsequently an oil lamp used to be hoisted from the same mast in the beginning of 20th century. After the Lighthouses were established on different islands the sailings became more safe and less time consuming.

Details and History : www.dgllnoida.gov.in/cochin/amini.html