Slangkop Lighthouse

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

Slangkop Lighthouse
Slangkoppunt

Location	Kommetjie Western Cape South Africa
Coordinates	34°08′55.0″S 18°19′10.0″E
Tower
Constructed	1919
Construction	cast iron tower
Height	33 metres (108 ft)
Shape	tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern[1]
Markings	white tower and lantern
Light
First lit	4 March 1919
Focal height	40 metres (130 ft)
Intensity	5,000,000 CD[2]
Range	33 miles (53 km)
Characteristic	Fl (4) W 30s.

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.

Gallery

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  Slangkop Lighthouse
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See also

• South Africa portal

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