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East London Lighthouse

XWF8+2X East London, South Africa

Name and Location

The East London Lighthouse, commonly referred to by this name, stands at XWF8+2X, East London, South Africa, situated on the eastern coast of South Africa in the province of Eastern Cape. Its coordinates are -33.0274482° S, 27.9174145° E.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, the exact year of construction and era are unavailable. The lighthouse has been decommissioned and serves as a historic landmark.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architectural style is unknown, but it is constructed from concreted materials, according to US NGA Pub. 112 (2010-11-10).

Light and Navigation

The light range of the lighthouse is approximately 14 kilometers, with a characteristic Q green light. Its focal height is reported to be approximately 10 meters.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the site with prior arrangements. The lighthouse has been automated and no longer requires manual operation.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape/environment likely offers a scenic view of the Indian Ocean, although this information is not specified.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable stories or folklore are available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The visitor information is not specified, but it can be assumed that visitors must make prior arrangements to access the site. On-site facilities and guided tours may be available upon request.

Further Information

For further reading, consult US NGA Pub. 112 (2010-11-10) and any other reputable sources that provide information about this lighthouse.

Details

NameEast London Lighthouse
CityEast London
CountrySouth Africa
Coordinates-33.0274482, 27.9174145
Construction materialconcrete
Focal height10
Access descriptionprior arrangements required
Accessibletrue
Nearby attractionsBuffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Quigney neighborhood
Light characteristicQ green light
Light range14
Automatedtrue