[6] The island lies 40 km (25 mi) northeast of Port Blair.

A third order revolving optic, on a mercury trough with DA (dissolved acetylene) gas burner and gas motor to revolve the optic, all supplied by M/s BBT, Paris were installed inside the lantern house over the CI tower .

With the shortage in the supply of DA gas, it became essential to change over to solar energy.

Accordingly, the light source was replaced by 12V 100W Halogen lamp inside the same optic and on the same pedestal.

[8] Politically, Rose Island is part of Port Blair Taluk.