Little Basses Lighthouse 1996

The Little Basses Lighthouse is an active offshore lighthouse located at the southern end of Sri Lanka. It is situated on a reef called Kuda Ravana Kotuwa, also known as the “Fort of Little Ravana.” The lighthouse was designed by Sir James Nicholas Douglass and constructed by William Douglass, and it was completed in 1878.

The Little Basses Lighthouse, along with its counterpart, the Great Basses Reef Lighthouse, are renowned offshore lighthouses in Asia. They serve as important navigational aids for ships navigating the coastal waters of Sri Lanka.

The stamp featuring the Little Basses Lighthouse depicts an illustration or photograph of the lighthouse itself. As a used stamp, it indicates that it has been through the postal system and carries a cancellation mark that signifies its previous usage.

Stamp collectors, individuals interested in maritime history, or those captivated by lighthouses may find the “Little Basses Lighthouse 1996 Used Stamp Sri Lanka” intriguing. It represents the cultural and historical significance of the lighthouse and serves as a collectible item commemorating this iconic maritime structure in Sri Lanka.