Ujung Karang Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Ujung Karang Lighthouse
Also known as: Ujung Karang (Gosong Ular)
The Ujung Karang lighthouse stands on a peninsula sheltering the western side of Sibolga Bay. Constructed as a 40-meter skeletal metal tower painted white, its focal plane is positioned at 41 meters. This navigational aid emits a white light with a characteristic of one flash every 17 seconds. The station also incorporates four single-story coast guard buildings. It is located 5.6 kilometers from the nearest port, Sibolga, on Sumatra.
Why it matters: This lighthouse guides maritime traffic entering and departing Sibolga Bay, warning vessels of the peninsula's natural hazards. The adjacent coast guard facilities highlight its significance for regional maritime security.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 17s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 17s
- Focal Height
- 41m
- Geographic Range
- 17.2NM
Location
- Country
- 🇮🇩ID
- Latitude
- 1.7330°
- Longitude
- 98.6924°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 40m
- Tower Shape
- skeletal
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- metal
Structure: skeletal tower, painted white
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Sibolga, Sumatra(5.6 km)
- Admiralty No.
- F1263
- NGA No.
- 23284
- ARLHS No.
- IDO-349
Nearby Ports
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