Cape Rachade Lighthouse (Tanjung Tuan)
Tanjung Tuan (Cape Rachado) Light, July 2016
Flickr Creative Commons photo by Etienne Valois https://www.flickr.com/photos/etienne_valois/32203252262/
Chance Brothers Lighthouse
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Date of lens manufacture
1909
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Date of lighthouse construction
1863
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Country
Malaysia
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Commissioning body
Unknown
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Order of lens
2nd order
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Fixed or revolving lens
Revolving
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Active/Inactive
Active
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Describe the character of light
Fl(3) W 15s
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Describe the lighthouses daymarks
24 metre high white masonry tower with lantern cupola and weather vane. Two storey keepers house joins at the base.
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Which aspects of the lighthouse (other than the lens) were manufactured by Chance brothers
None known.
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Describe the history of the lighthouse
The lighthouse is located at Cape Rachado 20 km south of Port Dickson overlooking the Straits of Malacca It is believed to be the oldest lighthouse in the country and the site allegedly dates back to when the Portugese ruled in the 16th century. The present lighthouse was constructed in 1863 under British rule and though some information says it has a first order lens it appears in Chance Brothers of Smethwick near Birmingham's order book as a second order lens. The lighthouse is surrounded by forest and is in a wildlife reserve. Access is by a 2km walk and entrance to the tower is by arrangement with the lighthouse keeper.
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Current management body/ ports authority
Malaysian Marine Department
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Historical preservation societies/manager/operator
Malaysian Marine Department.
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Is the site vulnerable to coastal erosion?
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Have you experienced any affects of climate change on the lighthouse?
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Observations on the condition of the lighthouse?
Unknown but photos available via internet search seem to show a good state of repair.
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Is the site open/closed to the public
Open
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Is the tower open/closed to the public
Closed
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Latitude and Longitude
2°24′26″N 101°51′08″E
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On-site bookable accommodation available
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Associated web addresses
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Other details
ARLHS WMA-003; Admiralty F1626; NGA 21748.
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Which resources did you use to research this lighthouses?
Online research.
Where?