Raffles Lighthouse

Raffles Lighthouse
Raffles Lighthouse in 2014
LocationPulau Satumu, Singapore
Coordinates1°09′36.2″N 103°44′27.2″E / 1.160056°N 103.740889°E / 1.160056; 103.740889
Tower
Constructed1855
ConstructionGranite tower
Height29 metres (95 ft)
ShapeCylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
MarkingsWhite tower and lantern
Light
Focal height32 metres (105 ft)
Intensity117,000 candelas
Range12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi)
CharacteristicFl (3) W 20s.

Raffles Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on Pulau Satumu in the Singapore Strait, about 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) south of the main island of Singapore.

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