Shark Island
Shark Island has a focal height of 31 metres. It was built in 1903.
- Focal height
- 31 metres
- Built
- 1903
- Coordinates
- -26.63571, 15.15252
The Shark Island Lighthouse is located in the port of Lüderitz, Namibia. It was built in 1903 and stands at a height of 12 meters, with a cylindrical shape and a gallery. The lighthouse is painted white with red detailing, although the lantern has been removed.
The lighthouse has been inactive since 1910, when it was replaced by a modern directional light. Despite being inactive, the original tower's rooms can be rented for overnight stays as part of a holiday resort, offering a unique experience for visitors.
The lighthouse is part of a larger area known as Shark Island, and its proximity to the port of Lüderitz makes it a notable landmark in the region. Its interesting history and unique features make it a point of interest for those visiting the area.
Videos
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Details
- Notes
- discontinued 1910
- Year Built
- 1903
- Description
- The '''Shark Island Lighthouse''' is a lighthouse in the port of Lüderitz, Namibia. Built in 1903 and inactive since 1910, it was replaced by a modern directional light standing on a skeletal steel pole. The 12-meter-high lighthouse is cylindrical, flanked by a gallery, and painted white with red detailing. The lantern has been removed and the original tower's rooms can be rented for overnight stays as part of a holiday resort.
- Location Text
- Lüderitz
- Focal Height M
- 31