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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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  "type": "Feature", 
  "properties": { 
    "@id": "way/583929904", 
    "building": "yes", 
    "building:levels": "3", 
    "height": "26", 
    "man_made": "lighthouse", 
    "name": "Cooper's Lighthouse", 
    "wikidata": "Q19623178", 
    "@geometry": "center" 
  }, 
  "geometry": { 
    "type": "Point", 
    "coordinates": [31.005029, -29.9356705] 
  }, 
  "id": "way/583929904" 
}

Further Information

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Details

NameCooper's Lighthouse
City
CountrySouth Africa
Coordinates-29.9356705, 31.005029
Historic significancevital aid to navigation in the region
Storiessignificant maritime structure
Tower height26
Access descriptionn/a
Landscape typerocky coast
View descriptionwaters of the Indian Ocean