Dassen Island
Dassen Island has a focal height of 47 metres, a tower height of 29 metres and a range of 26 nautical miles. It was built in 1893.
- Focal height
- 47 metres
- Tower height
- 29 metres
- Range
- 26 nautical miles
- Built
- 1893
- Coordinates
- -33.43167, 18.08944
Dassen Island Lighthouse is situated on Dassen Island, off the coast of Yzerfontein in the Western Cape, South Africa. The lighthouse was built in 1893 and features a circular cast-iron tower that stands 29 meters tall, with a focal height of 47 meters. The tower is painted with white and red bands, and is supported by a brick base.
The lighthouse has a distinctive signal of two white flashes, separated by 10 seconds, every 30 seconds, and is also equipped with a fog horn that blasts for five seconds every 15 seconds. The lighthouse is staffed at all times and is an important aid to navigation for ships in the area. Although the island is closed to the general public, it can be visited by special permit, offering a unique opportunity to explore this historic lighthouse and its surroundings.
The Dassen Island Lighthouse has been in operation since 1893, and its rich history is a testament to its importance in the region. Located 55 kilometers northwest of Cape Town and 11 kilometers west of Yzerfontein, the lighthouse has played a vital role in guiding ships safely along the coast. With its unique design and distinctive signal, the Dassen Island Lighthouse is a notable landmark in South Africa's maritime history.
Light and tower
It has a circular prism tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of Cast-iron. Its daymark is white tower, red bands. The light has a focal height of 47 metres. The light has a range of 26 nautical miles.
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- Name
- Dassen Island Lighthouse
- Marking
- White tower, red bands
- Range Nm
- 26
- Year Built
- 1893-04-15
- Description
- '''Dassen Island Lighthouse''' is a lighthouse situated on Dassen Island, west of Yzerfontein. It is a white circular cast-iron tower that has been in use since 1893.
- Tower Shape
- Circular prism tower with balcony and lantern
- Image Caption
- Dassen Island and lighthouse, {{convert|9|km|0|abbr=on}} off the coast of [[Yzerfontein]]
- Location Text
- Dassen Island, WC
- Focal Height M
- 47
- Tower Height M
- 29
- Intensity Candelas
- 1,400,000 cd
- Construction Material
- Cast-iron tower