Slangkop Lighthouse

Slangkop Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the town of Kommetjie, near to Cape Town, South Africa.

Slangkop Lighthouse
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Slangkop Lighthouse
Western Cape
Location Kommetjie
Western Cape
South Africa
Coordinates 34°08′55.0″S 18°19′10.0″E / 34.148611°S 18.319444°E / -34.148611; 18.319444Coordinates: 34°08′55.0″S 18°19′10.0″E / 34.148611°S 18.319444°E / -34.148611; 18.319444
Year first constructed 1919
Construction Iron Tower
Tower shape round tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern white tower and lantern
Height 33 metres (108 ft)
Focal height 40 metres (130 ft)
Intensity 5 000 000 CD[1]
Range 33 miles (53 km)
Characteristic Fl (4) W 30s.
Admiralty number D6110[2]
NGA number 113-26064
ARLHS number SAF-026[3]

History

The lighthouse was supposed to be built by 1914. A brass made sign was already prepared for the opening. The construction of the lighthouse was delayed because of the start of World War I. It was finally completed in 1918. However, the lighthouse was in use before 1918. HMS Himalaya noted the lighthouse was in use in the ship log on 19 July 1917. The lighthouse officially opened in 4 March 1919. It is a white circular tower made of iron. The height of the lighthouse is 33 metres.[4][5]

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References

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  3. Slangkop Point Archived 2018-03-15 at the Wayback Machine The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved March 22, 2016
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