Diaz Point
Diaz Point has a focal height of 53 metres. It was built in 1910.
- Focal height
- 53 metres
- Built
- 1910
- Coordinates
- -26.63639, 15.09361
The Diaz Point Lighthouse is located in Namibia, near the town of Lüderitz, along the Atlantic Ocean coastline. It was constructed and opened in 1915. The lighthouse stands at a height of 28 meters, featuring a distinctive hexagonal stone base that supports a lantern and gallery. The tower is painted with prominent red and white bands, making it a notable landmark.
The Diaz Point Lighthouse also features a foghorn, which is situated approximately 450 meters north of the main lighthouse structure. The unique design and color scheme of the lighthouse make it an interesting and recognizable feature of the Namibian coastline.
The lighthouse remains a part of the region's maritime history and a notable point of interest for those visiting the area. Its historical significance and architectural design continue to make it a subject of interest, with the lighthouse being one of the establishments completed in 1915 in what was then South West Africa.
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Details
- Year Built
- 1910-10-01
- Description
- The lighthouse opened in 1915. It is 28 m high with a lantern and gallery set on a one-story-high hexagonal stone base. The tower is painted in red and white bands. The foghorn is 450 m north of the lighthouse.
- Location Text
- Lüderitz
- Focal Height M
- 53