Roman Rock Lighthouse
Lighthouse in False Bay, near Simon's Town, South Africa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Roman Rock Lighthouse is a lighthouse in False Bay, near Simon's Town. It is the only lighthouse in South Africa built on a single rock.[1][2]
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
Location | Simon's Town Western Cape South Africa |
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Coordinates | 34°10′52.4″S 18°27′36.4″E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1861 |
Foundation | stone basement |
Construction | cast iron tower |
Automated | 1919 |
Height | 14 metres (46 ft) |
Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | white tower and lantern |
Power source | solar power |
Racon | Q |
Light | |
First lit | 16 September 1861 |
Focal height | 17 metres (56 ft) |
Range | 20 nmi (37 km; 23 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl W 6s. |
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The light was first exhibited on 16 September 1861.[3]
The light was electrified in 1992 at the request of the South African Navy.[4]