Pulau Rakata Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Pulau Rakata Lighthouse
Also known as: Krakatau
A white beacon structure stands on Pulau Rakata, an island within the Krakatau archipelago. This light operates with a white flash every 4 seconds, situated at a focal height of 13 meters. Its geographic range extends to 11.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse was established to guide vessels through the waters of the Sunda Strait, a route made more hazardous by the 1883 volcanic eruption. The structure's white color contrasts with its volcanic island setting. The nearest port is Bandar Lampung, located 24.7 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This lighthouse warns ships of submerged volcanic hazards and shifting sandbars near the Krakatau islands, a hazard created by the 1883 eruption. It is indispensable for vessels traversing the Sunda Strait, a critical shipping route.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 4s
- Focal Height
- 13m
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Location
- Country
- 🇮🇩ID
- Latitude
- -6.1597°
- Longitude
- 105.4600°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Color
- white
Structure: White beacon
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Bandar Lampung(24.7 km)
- Admiralty No.
- Q0927.5
- NGA No.
- 23022
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