Cooper's Lighthouse
725 Marine Dr, Brighton Beach, Bluff, 4052, South Africa
Name and Location
Cooper's Lighthouse is located at 725 Marine Drive, Brighton Beach, Bluff, 4052, South Africa.
Construction and History
Unfortunately, there is no available information on the year of construction or the architect responsible for building Cooper's Lighthouse. However, it is likely that the lighthouse was constructed during the late 19th or early 20th century to serve as a vital aid to navigation in the region.
Architecture and Materials
The exact architectural style of Cooper's Lighthouse is not publicly known. However, based on its geographical location and purpose, it is likely that the structure was designed in a manner consistent with other lighthouses built during the same period in South Africa. The height of the lighthouse is recorded as 26 meters (86 feet), making it a relatively tall structure.
Light and Navigation
Cooper's Lighthouse serves as an important aid to navigation, providing mariners with critical information on the location and proximity of landmasses, reefs, and other hazards in the waters around South Africa. The lighthouse is likely equipped with a Fresnel lens or a similar optical system that helps to focus the light beam and increase its range.
Accessibility and Visiting
Unfortunately, there is no available information on the current status of Cooper's Lighthouse. It is not clear whether the structure is still operational, has been decommissioned, or is even extant.
Notable Views and Landscape
No notable views or landscape information is available for Cooper's Lighthouse.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No anecdotes or folklore related to Cooper's Lighthouse are currently known.
Technical and Operational Details
- The following GeoJSON data is available for Cooper's Lighthouse:
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"height": "26",
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"name": "Cooper's Lighthouse",
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"geometry": {
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}
Further Information
This data can be used to enrich a knowledge base or GeoJSON dataset related to lighthouses and maritime structures around the world.
Details
Name | Cooper's Lighthouse |
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City | |
Country | South Africa |
Coordinates | -29.9356705, 31.005029 |
Historic significance | vital aid to navigation in the region |
Stories | significant maritime structure |
Tower height | 26 |
Access description | n/a |
Landscape type | rocky coast |
View description | waters of the Indian Ocean |