History
Most of the lighthouses in Sri Lanka were built during the British rule of Ceylon. These were operated and maintained by the Imperial Lighthouse Service, however some lighthouses had keepers sent from Trinity House. After Sri Lanka gained independence operations of lighthouses were taken over by the Navy on a piecemeal basis with the completion of transfer by 1976.
| Lighthouse | Completed | Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 1952 | 34m | Active |
| Old Colombo | 1860 | 29m | Decommissioned |
| Barberyn Egmont | 1890 | 34m | Active |
| Great Basses Reef | 1873 | 37m | Active |
| Little Basses Reef | 1878 | 37m | Active |
| Dondra Head | 1890 | 49m | Active |
| Galle | 1939 | 26.5m | Active |
| Mannar Island | 1915 | 19m | Active |
| Kovilan Point Island | 1916 | 30m | Active |
| Kankesanturai | 1893 | 22m | Active |
| Point Pedro | 1916 | 32m | Active |
| Batticaloa Lighthouse | 1913 | 28m | Active |
| Oluvil Lighthouse | 1999 | 24m | Active |
| Foul Point Island | 1863 | 32m | Inactive |
| Round Island | 1863 | 21m | Active |
| Mullaittivu Lighthouse | 1896 | 20m | Inactive |
| Hambantota Lighthouse | 1913 | 14m | Inactive |
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