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Name: Slangkop Point Light  

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Also known as: Slangkoppunt Light

Nearest Town or City:
Kommetjie, , South Africa

Location: Southwest coast of South Africa, near Cape Town.


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Photo: Don Devine

Managing Organization:
National Ports Authority

Website: http://www.npa.co.za/salato/Slangkoppunt.htm

Notes:
Guided tours of the lighthouse are available. There are also a conference facilty and gift shop.

Tower Height: 108

Height of Focal Plane: 134

Characteristic and Range: Four white flashes every 30 seconds, visible for 33 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White, conical, cast iron tower.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1919

Date Present Tower Built: 1919

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.


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