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Sr. No.                : F 0988

Position              :  19o 15.3’ N  84o 54.5’ E

Character          :   flash White every 5 Seconds

Tower                 :   32m high Circular Masonry  Tower (Red and White bands)

Height above MSL:    45 metres

Range                :    26 Nautical Miles

Optical Equipment        :    300 mm  4th order revolving  optic inside 2.0 m diameter Lantern House  (BBT)

Illuminant        :    100V 1500W Incandescent lamp

Other aids        :    Radio beacon

Source of Energy              :     Mains supply 440V 50 Hz (standby Gensets provided)

Year first Light Commissioned :    1871

Subsequent Innovations       :   1892,1925,1043, 1948,1967,1992

Post                    :   Gopalpur Lighthouse, GOPALPUR-ON-SEA. (761 002)

Telephone         :   0680-282441