Sunk Rock Lighthouse

Sunk Rock Lighthouse is one of three lighthouses in the Mumbai Harbour off the coast of Mumbai, India. The tower is mounted on a stone pier and painted in a red and yellow checkerboard pattern, with the lantern and gallery painted white. Swimming races are often held between the Gateway of India and the Lighthouse, a distance of 5 kilometres (3 statute miles). The site is operated by the Mumbai Port Trust.

Sunk Rock Lighthouse

Location	Mumbai, India
Coordinates	18.889797°N 72.832562°E / 18.889797; 72.832562
Tower
Constructed	1884
Foundation	stone pier
Construction	masonry tower
Height	22 metres (72 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern removed
Markings	red and yellow checkerboard sample, white lantern
Power source	solar power
Operator	Mumbai Port Trust[1]
Light
Focal height	20 metres (66 ft)
Characteristic	Fl (2) WR 6s.

See also

• India portal

• List of lighthouses in India