Pulau Kalung Kalungan Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Pulau Kalung Kalungan Lighthouse
Also known as: Pulau Kalung Kalungan (Kalunaun)
The Pulau Kalung Kalungan lighthouse, established in 1959, is a 12-meter-high square skeletal metal tower with an enclosed lower portion. Its focal height reaches 38 meters, emitting a white flash every 10 seconds. Located on a small islet within Teluk Darvel, Sabah, it is situated 7.7 kilometers from the nearest port of Lahad Datu. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 16.7 nautical miles. It is accessible only by boat due to its remote position off the coast of Borneo.
Why it matters: This lighthouse assists vessels navigating Teluk Darvel, a significant waterway, by warning them of hazards within the bay. Its focal plane of 38 meters enhances its visibility over a wide area, contributing to safe passage.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 10s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 10s
- Focal Height
- 38m
- Geographic Range
- 16.7NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1959
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Lahad Datu, Sabah(7.7 km)
- Admiralty No.
- F1991
- NGA No.
- 24664
- ARLHS No.
- EMA-002
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 12m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Material
- metal
Structure: square skeletal tower, lower portion enclosed
Location
- Country
- 🇲🇾MY
- Latitude
- 4.9225°
- Longitude
- 118.2670°
Nearby Vessels
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خطّط رحلاتك قرب MY، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.