Kanhoji Angre Lighthouse

Kanhoji Angre Island – previously known as Khanderi (Kennery) Island is an off shoot hillock off western ghat ranges and is situated opposite Thal fishing port in Alibagh, South of Bombay. Khanderi Island Lighthouse is an important landmark at the entrance to the Bombay harbour. The island is approachable by a motor launch of Mumbai Port Trust or by hiring a machine boat from Thal port. A jetty for the boats has been provided at the island. There is a fort on the island, built by Marathas to lodge their Army and serve base for their Navy. Naval warrior Kanhoji Angre took command of the Mara-tha Navy in 1708. He fought and won a number of sea battles between1710 and 1729- till his death.He controlled and guarded the entire Kokan sea all those years.Khanderi Island was renamed in his honour on the 125 years anniversary of Bombay Port Trust. In 1852 a beacon was constructed on Khanderi Island which was demolished immediately afterwards due to its similarity to the Colaba Lighthouse. On 27th October 1866 the work of the construction of the new Lighthouse was started by Contractors M/s. Swan, Musgrave & Ellison. The chief corner-stone was laid on 19th January 1867 by the then Governor of Bombay Sir Bartle Frere . The lighting equipment consisting of 1 st order optic assembly was manufactured by Chance Bros., Birmingham and was supplied and installed by M/s. Wilkins & Co., London. The light was lit on 1st June 1867 by the then Naval Chief Capt. J.W. Young. Some changes were carried out in 1902.. The station was visited by Mr D. Alan Stevenson in April 1927 who suggested improvement in light source Accordingly the 85mm PV burner replaced wick lamp in 1930. In 1958-60 the Radio beacon was installed on the island. It was a 250W „Marconi‟ equipment, which was later on discontinued. It was shifted to Uttan Lighthouse in 1983 for logistic reasons.

Master Ledger of Kanhoji Angre Lighthouse(275.62 KB)