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Name: Roman Rock Light  

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Nearest Town or City:
Simonstown, , South Africa

Location: False Bay.

Managing Organization:
National Ports Authority

Notes:
This is the only waveswept light station on an offshore rock in South Africa. It took four years to build.

Tower Height: 46

Height of Focal Plane: 56

Characteristic and Range: Quick white flash every 6 seconds.

Description of Tower: White conical cast-iron tower on round stone base.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1861

Date Present Tower Built: 1861

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? No.

Keepers: Charles Hon (c. 1910), Jeremias C. Bruyns (c. 1910)


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