Pulau Pisang Light
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| Pulau Pisang Light | |
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| Location: | Pulau Pisang, Johor, Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 1°28.161′N 103°15.352′E / 1.46935°N 103.255867°ECoordinates: 1°28.161′N 103°15.352′E / 1.46935°N 103.255867°E |
| Year first constructed: | 1914 |
The Pulau Pisang Light is a lighthouse was built in 1886 on top of a hill at Pulau Pisang in southern Malacca Strait and also marks the western approach to Singapore.
In 1967, the original 1st Order rotating optic with pressurised vapour burner equipment was replaced by a 4th Order 250 mm focus revolving lens. (The Order is a system of classifying the type of lenses used based on the focal length of the lens). It was electrically operated and produced an intensity of 615,000 candelas.
In 1986, Pulau Pisang Lighthouse was powered by solar energy.
Operated by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, the present lighthouse equipment consists of a main and standby rotating beacon, each producing 110,000 candelas with a nominal range of 20 nautical miles (about 37 km).
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