Pelican Point
Pelican Point has a focal height of 34 metres and a range of 22 nautical miles. It was built in 1915.
- Focal height
- 34 metres
- Range
- 22 nautical miles
- Built
- 1915
- Coordinates
- -22.89056, 14.43667
Pelican Point Lighthouse is a prominent lighthouse situated on the Pelican Point peninsula, a long sandbar protecting Walvis Bay in Namibia. The lighthouse was inaugurated by the South African government in 1932. The tower stands at an impressive 34 meters high, featuring a lantern and gallery, and is adorned with horizontal black and white bands.
The lighthouse has a distinctive round, cast-iron design that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. The lighthouse's location provides a unique vantage point for observing the surrounding landscape and the ocean. Today, the Pelican Point Lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, guiding ships and boats through the waters off the coast of Namibia.
As an important landmark, the Pelican Point Lighthouse has a rich history and is a popular tourist destination. The official tourist website for the area provides information and resources for visitors. The lighthouse's significance is further highlighted by its inclusion in various categories, including buildings and structures in Walvis Bay and lighthouses completed in 1932.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 34 metres. The light has a range of 22 nautical miles.
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Details
- Range Nm
- 22
- Year Built
- 1915-06-15, 1932-05-01
- Description
- The '''Pelican Point Lighthouse''' is a lighthouse overlooking the Atlantic Ocean from the Pelican Point peninsula, a long sandbar guarding Walvis Bay, Namibia. It was inaugurated by the South African government in 1932. The round, cast-iron, 34-meter-high tower features a lantern and gallery and is painted in horizontal black and white bands.
- Location Text
- Walvis Bay
- Focal Height M
- 34