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Lighthouse Fish River Lighthouse

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Located in South Africa :: Eastern Cape
Category: Attraction :: Lighthouse

The Great Fish Point lighthouse was established out of a recommendation from the Lighthouse Commission of the time appointed by the Governor of the Cape Colonial Government in 1890. The construction of the lighthouse was delayed and was only lit on 1 July 1898. The 9 metre octagonal masonry tower painted in vertical Black and white stripes is situated 76 metres above sea level and is approximately 800 metres from the shoreline. The light flashes once every 10 seconds and has an approximate candle power of 5 000 000 candelas with a range of 32 sea miles. The cost of the building was 10 000-155-0-2 Sterling.

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Address :  Eastern Cape, South Africa

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