Managing Organization: Marine Department Peninsular Malaysia
Website: http://www.marine.gov.my Email: kpgr@marine.gov.my
Contact Address Information: P.O. Box 12 Foreshore Road 42007 Port Klang Malaysia
Notes: Local folklore claims that Hang Tuah, a legendary Malay warrior of the 15st century, acquired his strength and knowledge by meditating at Cape Rachado. The legend says that his footprint was left embedded in a boulder, and that it can be seen to this day. Tower Height: 79 Height of Focal Plane: 387 Characteristic and Range: Fl.(3).W.7s, visible for 23 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White, conical concrete tower
This light is operational
Date Established: 1863 Date Present Tower Built: 1863 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Unknown. Keepers: Ishak Ahmad (c. 1990-present)
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