Slangkop Lighthouse Explained

Slangkop Lighthouse Slangkoppunt
Location:	Kommetjie Western Cape South Africa
Coordinates:	-34.1486°N 18.3194°W
Construction:	cast iron tower
Shape:	tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern^[1]
Marking:	white tower and lantern
Height:	33m (108feet)
Focalheight:	40m (130feet)
Intensity:	5,000,000 CD^[2]
Range:	33miles
Characteristic:	Fl (4) W 30s.

Slangkop Lighthouse is a lighthouse near the town of Kommetjie, near Cape Town, South Africa.^[3]

History

Construction was due to be completed in 1914 and a brass sign was commissioned for this date, but due to the First World War the lighthouse was not completed until 1919, although definitely in use before that date, e.g. noted in the log of HMS Himalaya on 19 July 1917.^[4] The lighthouse was inaugurated on 4 March 1919.^[5] The white circular iron tower stands 33m high.^[5]

The lighthouse is a tourist attraction for those visiting the area.

See also

• List of lighthouses in South Africa
• List of heritage sites in South Africa

External links

• • Video taken from Slangkop Lighthouse on YouTube

Notes and References

1. Book: List of Lights, Fog Signals, Radio Navigational Aids and Radio Services. South African Navy, Hydrographic Office. 2008. Section 1 - List of Lights and Radio Signals. 1997. 9780958407175. 17.
2. Web site: Untitled Document. www.lighthouses.co.za.
3. 2016-03-22.
4. Web site: Lighthouses of South Africa: Slangkop Lighthouse. Joe. Viljoen. 2 January 2009.
5. Book: Dictionary of Southern African Place Names . Jonathan Ball Publishers . Raper, Peter E. . Moller, Lucie A. . du Plessis, Theodorus L. . 2014 . 1412 . 9781868425501.