Slangkop

The Slangkop Lighthouse is a lighthouse located near the town of Kommetjie, close to Cape Town, South Africa. It was built in 1919, although construction was initially planned to be completed in 1914. The lighthouse features a cast iron tower with a tapered cylindrical shape, standing at a height of 33 meters and with a focal height of 40 meters.

The Slangkop Lighthouse has a distinctive white tower and lantern, with an intensity of 5,000,000 CD and a range of 33 miles. Its characteristic is a flashing white light every 30 seconds. The lighthouse was officially inaugurated on March 4, 1919. Despite the delay in its completion, the lighthouse was in use before its official inauguration, with records showing it was noted in the log of HMS Himalaya on July 19, 1917.

The Slangkop Lighthouse is now a popular tourist attraction for those visiting the area, offering a glimpse into the region's maritime history. With its unique design and historic significance, the lighthouse is a notable landmark in South Africa, and its picturesque location makes it a fascinating spot to visit. The lighthouse remains an important aid to navigation and a testament to the region's rich maritime heritage.

Light and tower

It has a tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of cast iron. Its daymark is white tower and lantern. The light has a focal height of 41 metres. The light has a range of 32 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (4) W 30s.

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