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Barnacle Rock Lighthouse

Fl White 2s🇮🇳Mumbai, INOperational

Location & Light Range

About Barnacle Rock Lighthouse

The Barnacle Rock lighthouse is situated on a square platform resting on piles in Mumbai Harbour. Its structure is a white-painted, square pyramidal skeletal tower with a closed upper portion. Reaching a focal height of 8 meters, it displays a white flash every 2 seconds (Fl W 2s) with a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. This navigational marker is positioned in the channel between Elephanta Island and the mainland. The site can be visited, but the tower is not open for entry. It is managed by the Mumbai Port Trust.

Why it matters: Barnacle Rock serves as a navigational aid marking the entrance channel to Mumbai's port facilities.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 2s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Fl W 2s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
Mumbai
Country
🇮🇳India
Region
Maharashtra
Sea Region
Mumbai Harbour, India, in the channel between Elephanta Island and the mainland
Latitude
18.9647°
Longitude
72.9455°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Jawaharlal Nehru(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
F0547.6.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and mounted on a square platform supported by piles

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower with enclosed upper section, painted white and mounted on a square platform supported by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Barnacle Rock Lighthouse at night?+
Barnacle Rock displays the characteristic Fl White 2s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Barnacle Rock Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Barnacle Rock Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru) at 0.8 NM to the S. Other ports served include Nhave (1.5 NM SE), Uran (4.9 NM S), Mumbai (ex Bombay) (5.3 NM WSW), Karanja (7 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Barnacle Rock Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Barnacle Rock Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Barnacle Rock Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Barnacle Rock Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.