Slangkop Lighthouse facts for kids
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 Slangkop Lighthouse
Slangkoppunt Location in Western Cape
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| Location | Kommetjie Western Cape South Africa |
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| Coordinates | 34°08′55.0″S 18°19′10.0″E / 34.148611°S 18.319444°E |
| 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 |
| Range | 33 miles (53 km) |
| Characteristic | Fl (4) W 30s. |
| Admiralty number | D6110 |
| NGA number | 113-26064 |
| ARLHS number | SAF-026 |
Slangkop Lighthouse is a lighthouse close to a town called Kommetjie. The town located near to Cape Town, South Africa.
History
The lighthouse was supposed to be built by 1914. A brass made sign was already prepared for the opening. World War I started soon and the construction of the lighthouse was delayed. 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 hight of the lighthouse is 33 meters.
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Related pages
- List of lighthouses in South Africa
- List of heritage sites in South Africa
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