30 May 2015

A Light house

Kannur lighthouse located at cost of Arabian sea in Kannur district. Nearest to the famous Payyamblam beach.It is adjacent to the Sea View Park(aka Baby beach) and the Government Guest House.
Spiral stairway inside

View from top

PRB-42 'D' type sealed beam lamp



500MM LANTERN
P R B

This ,500mm, type of lantern with 3600 visibility spectrum were used in Islands and peninsulas where the light beam is required to be seen from all angles. The 500mm drum optic fitted inside is compressed moulded and polished. Normally flashing lamps are used as illuminant inside drum optics. The acetylene gas flashers used in these type of optics are now replaced by electronic flashers with halogen lamps

In PEDESTAL ROTATING BEACON [PRB], light beams are formed without using the combination of prisms and lens(optics). The lamps used in this apparatus are set to project light to longer distance. The lamps are set in different angles and the panel is rotated at constant speed to create flashing light with unique character.

Did you know...
 The scientific study related to Light houses and signal lights is known as Pharology

Kannur(Cannanore) light-house has a history of 172 years. From 1843 to 2015 there are almost 9 light houses in Kannur.
Height(approx):120ft
Focal height:115ft
Location :11°51'37.65"N  75°21'21.20"E
Kannur lighthouse visiting hours 3.00pm to 6.00pm with entry fee