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Managing Organization:
Marine Department Peninsular Malaysia
Website: http://www.marine.gov.my
Email:
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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