Cape Rachado Lighthouse

Cape Rachado Lighthouse has a focal height of 118 metres, a tower height of 24 metres and a range of 23 nautical miles. It was built in 1863.

Focal height
118 metres
Tower height
24 metres
Range
23 nautical miles
Built
1863
Coordinates
2.4075, 101.8522

The Cape Rachado Lighthouse is located in Malacca, Malaysia. It can be found at the coordinates 2.407497, 101.852200. This lighthouse is situated in the country of Malaysia.

Light and tower

The light has a focal height of 118 metres. The light has a range of 23 nautical miles.

Details

Range Nm
23
Year Built
1863
Description
The '''Cape Rachado Lighthouse''' () is a lighthouse located at Cape Rachado (), in Alor Gajah District, Malacca, Malaysia. The lighthouse is believed to be the oldest in the country, its history allegedly dating back to Portuguese rule of Malacca during the 16th century, although the present structure is a 19th-century construction.
Location Text
Malacca
Focal Height M
118
Tower Height M
24