Sunk Rock Lighthouse

Sunk Rock Lighthouse
Map
LocationMumbai, India
Coordinates18°53′23″N 72°49′57″E / 18.889797°N 72.832562°E / 18.889797; 72.832562
Tower
Constructed1884
Foundationstone pier
Constructionmasonry tower
Height22 metres (72 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern removed
Markingsred and yellow checkerboard sample, white lantern
Power sourcesolar power Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorMumbai Port Trust[1]
Light
Focal height20 metres (66 ft)
CharacteristicFl (2) WR 6s.

Sunk Rock Lighthouse is one of three lighthouses in the Mumbai Harbour off the coast of Mumbai, India. The tower is mounted on a stone pier and painted in a red and yellow checkerboard pattern, with the lantern and gallery painted white. Swimming races are often held between the Gateway of India and the Lighthouse, a distance of 5 kilometres (3 statute miles). The site is operated by the Mumbai Port Trust.

See also

References

  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of India: Goa and Maharashtra". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 9 February 2016.


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