Cape St. Blaize

Cape St. Blaize has a focal height of 73 metres, a tower height of 14 metres and a range of 25 nautical miles. It was built in 1864.

Focal height
73 metres
Tower height
14 metres
Range
25 nautical miles
Built
1864
Light characteristic
Q (2) W 15s.
Coordinates
-34.18596, 22.15698

The Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse is located in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. It was built in 1864 and features a square tower with a balcony and lantern. The lighthouse is constructed of brick and has a white tower and lantern. It stands at a height of 14 meters and has a focal height of 73 meters.

The lighthouse has a distinctive characteristic of flashing two white lights every 15 seconds. It also has a fog signal. The Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse is still standing and is a notable landmark in the area. Although there is not much information available about its current status or any significant historical events, it remains an important aid to navigation for ships passing through the area.

The lighthouse is situated in a scenic location, with cliffs below it offering stunning views. It has been captured in several images, showcasing its beauty at different times of the day. The Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse is one of the many lighthouses in South Africa, and its history and significance can be further explored through various resources, including lists of lighthouses in the country.

Light and tower

It has a square tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of brick. Its daymark is white tower and lantern. The light has a focal height of 73 metres. The light has a range of 25 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Q (2) W 15s.

Details

Marking
white tower and lantern
Range Nm
25
Fog Signal
"F"
Year Built
1864-03-15
Tower Shape
square tower with balcony and lantern
Location Text
Mossel Bay
Focal Height M
73
Tower Height M
14
Light Characteristic
Q (2) W 15s.
Construction Material
brick