uMhlanga Rocks
uMhlanga Rocks has a focal height of 25 metres, a tower height of 21 metres and a range of 24 nautical miles. It was built in 1954.
- Focal height
- 25 metres
- Tower height
- 21 metres
- Range
- 24 nautical miles
- Built
- 1954
- Coordinates
- -29.72821, 31.08839
The uMhlanga Rocks Lighthouse is located on the beach in uMhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was completed in 1954 and stands at a height of 21 meters. The lighthouse has a distinctive appearance, with a white lower section and a red upper section.
The uMhlanga Rocks Lighthouse is an unmanned but active aid to navigation. It is equipped with a 600,000 CD electric light that can be seen from 24 nautical miles away, as well as a fixed red light that serves as a warning to ships outside Durban Harbor. If the red light is visible, it indicates that the ship is too close to shore.
The lighthouse has been an important part of the maritime landscape in the region since its construction in 1954. Its history is closely tied to the development of the port of Durban and the need for safe navigation in the area. Today, the uMhlanga Rocks Lighthouse remains a vital aid to navigation and a notable landmark in the region.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 25 metres. The light has a range of 24 nautical miles.
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Details
- Range Nm
- 24
- Year Built
- 1954-11-25
- Description
- The tower has a 600,000 CD electric light, which is mounted on a rotating system and can be seen 24 nautical miles away, as well as a fixed red light. The red light enables ships outside Durban Harbor to monitor their position. If the red light can be seen, the ship is too close to shore.
- Location Text
- uMhlanga, KZN
- Focal Height M
- 25
- Tower Height M
- 21