Undan Island Lighthouse
Undan Island Lighthouse has a focal height of 53 metres, a tower height of 15 metres and a range of 18 nautical miles. It was built in 1880.
- Focal height
- 53 metres
- Tower height
- 15 metres
- Range
- 18 nautical miles
- Built
- 1880
- Coordinates
- 2.05014, 102.33341
The Undan Island Lighthouse is located on the uninhabited islet of Undan Island, approximately 25 kilometers off the coast of mainland Malacca in Malaysia. The lighthouse was constructed by Chance Brothers and Company from Birmingham in 1879 and completed in 1880, serving as a beacon for ships traveling along the Strait of Malacca.
The lighthouse is octagonal and cylindrical in shape, housing the lantern and a gallery, and is adjoined to a single-storey keeper's house. Both structures were constructed of masonry. A more recent concrete communications tower, roughly three times the height of the original lighthouse, is situated directly beside the lighthouse. The lighthouse has undergone restoration efforts, as seen in recent years, to preserve its historical and architectural significance.
The Undan Island Lighthouse is a notable example of Malaysian colonial architecture and historical site, and its construction played a crucial role in ensuring safe navigation for ships in the Strait of Malacca. Today, the lighthouse remains an important landmark and a testament to the region's rich history and engineering prowess.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 53 metres. The light has a range of 18 nautical miles.
Details
- Range Nm
- 18
- Year Built
- 1880
- Description
- '''Undan Island Lighthouse''' is a lighthouse on the summit of the uninhabited islet of Undan Island, located off the coast of mainland Malacca in Malaysia.
- Location Text
- Malacca
- Focal Height M
- 53
- Tower Height M
- 15