Sunk Rock Lighthouse
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.
| Location | Mumbai, India |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 18.889797°N 72.832562°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1884 |
| Foundation | stone pier |
| Construction | masonry tower |
| Height | 22 metres (72 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern removed |
| Markings | red and yellow checkerboard sample, white lantern |
| Power source | solar power  |
| Operator | Mumbai Port Trust[1] |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 20 metres (66 ft) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) WR 6s. |
See also
References
- 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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