There wasn’t any Lighthouse provided at the site prior to the present Lighthouse. The point Calimere light about 5 Km East of Kodikkarai, was the only navigational aid for assisting the mariners. A new Lighthouse was planned during 1994-95 and soon the construction began. The tower was completed in 1997.The ERB equipment supplied by M/s.ANA Navaids Ltd., New Delhi, was installed inside a 2.0m dia Lantern house.This lantern was originally at old Pulicat Lighthouse and was refurbished at Madras Lighthouse workshop before having been installed at Kodikkarai.The Lighthouse was formally commissioned on the 9th March 1998.There was regular ferry service between Kodikkarai and Kankesanthurai port of Srilanka This was discontinued during 1960’s.
Position - 100 16.7’N 490 49.6’E
Characteristic - flash White every 10 sec
Tower Colour - Red and white bands
Tower - 45m high concrete Tower
Height above MSL - 48m
Range - 20 NM
Optical Equip - ERB-12 / MK II (ANA) inside 2.0 m diameter lantern house
Illuminant - 12V 60 W Incandescent lamps
Source of Energy - Batteries charged by Solar panels. Mains supply 440V 50 Hz
Commensed year - 1998
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