Batu Tinagat Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Tawau, Malaysia.
The round cylindrical cast iron tower stands 9 meters tall, featuring a white exterior and red lantern at the coastal edge of Sabah.
Built in 1916 by Chance Brothers and Co. Limited from Birmingham, the lighthouse guided ships transporting coal from Silimpopon to North Borneo ports.
The name Tinagat originates from the Tidung language, meaning Cut Down, connecting the structure to local community heritage and maritime traditions.
The Marine Department of Sabah maintains this heritage site, which received protected status in 2018 under the State Heritage Enactment.
The lighthouse originally operated on kerosene with a mercury float pedestal system before transitioning to solar power in 1999.
Location: Tawau Division
Inception: 1916
Operator: Marine Department of Sabah
GPS coordinates: 4.22585,117.98083
Latest update: July 17, 2025 11:43
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