Cape Rachado Lighthouse

24 m1863MalaysiaActive

Height24 m

Year Built1863

CountryMalaysia

RegionMalacca

StatusActive

About Cape Rachado Lighthouse

Located at the narrowest point of the Strait of Malacca. The original lighthouse was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. The current structure dates from the British period. A critical navigation point for one of the worlds busiest shipping lanes.

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