Dolphin Lighthouse (or Dolphin Rock Light) is one of the three lighthouses in the Mumbai harbour off the coast of Mumbai, India. It is near the Gateway of India and is controlled by the Indian Navy.[2]

Dolphin Lighthouse
Dolphin Rock
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LocationMumbai Harbour, India
Coordinates18°54′52″N 72°50′09″E / 18.914310°N 72.835908°E / 18.914310; 72.835908
Tower
Constructed1850
ConstructionStone
Height13 metres (43 ft)
ShapeCylindrical, with keeper’s house, balcony and lantern
MarkingsUnpainted tower, white keeper’s house and lantern
OperatorMumabi Port Trust[1]
Light
Focal height11 metres (36 ft)
Rangewhite: 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)
red: 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi)
CharacteristicFl (4) WR 20s. depending on direction

To honour military personnel, a 21 gun salute is held every time a warship sails out of the Mumbai harbour with The Admiral of The Fleet.

This lighthouse is also illuminated during Navy Day celebrations which happen during the first week of December every year.

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References

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  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of India: Goa and Maharashtra". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  2. ^ Heikell, R. (2019). Indian Ocean Cruising Guide. Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Limited. p. 160. ISBN 978-1-84623-889-5. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
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