Sunk Rock Lighthouse, Maritime navigation landmark in Mumbai Harbor, India
Sunk Rock Lighthouse is a stone tower in Mumbai Harbor with a distinctive red and white checkerboard pattern and a white lantern gallery at its peak. The structure rises roughly 22 meters and serves as a navigation marker for vessels passing through the harbor.
Built in 1884, this tower became one of three key navigation signals guiding ships through the harbor during its early expansion. It has remained in service throughout the port's modernization.
The lighthouse is woven into how people see Mumbai's harbor, standing alongside the Gateway of India as a symbol of the city's maritime character.
The tower uses solar power and emits a flash pattern every six seconds to help ships determine their position. Visitors can see it best from the water or from the Gateway of India area, and boat tours often pass nearby.
Its name refers to a submerged rock on which the lighthouse stands, a geographical detail many visitors do not notice. This location made construction particularly challenging and shaped the tower's design.
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