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Shelley Point Lighthouse

Stompneuspunt, Shelley Point, St Helena Bay, 7282, South Africa

Name and Location

The Shelley Point Lighthouse is located in Stompneuspunt, Shelley Point, St Helena Bay, 7282, South Africa.

Construction and History

The Shelley Point Lighthouse was built during the unknown in unknown. The lighthouse stands at a height of unknown meters, with a focal height of unknown meters. Its distinctive architecture is characterized by its unknown, a design that has been preserved and maintained over the years.

Architecture and Materials

The Shelley Point Lighthouse features a unique unknown design.

Light and Navigation

The Shelley Point Lighthouse features a light characteristic of unknown. This unique lighting system has been an essential aid to navigation for vessels navigating the treacherous waters off the coast of South Africa.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse by unknown from unknown. The surrounding area offers stunning views of the coastline and ocean.

Notable Views and Landscape

  • From the vantage point of the lighthouse, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, the surrounding coastline, and the nearby town of St Helena Bay.
  • The surrounding landscape is characterized by rugged cliffs, rocky shores, and sandy beaches. The area is also home to various marine species.

Anecdotes and Folklore

The Shelley Point Lighthouse has a rich history of maritime legends and stories. One notable anecdote tells the tale of unknown.

Technical and Operational Details

Initially, the lighthouse was operated manually by keepers who maintained the light and fog signals. In unknown, the lighthouse became automated, allowing for more efficient operation and reduced maintenance requirements.

Further Information

The Shelley Point Lighthouse is situated at coordinates unknown° S, unknown° E (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Shelley+Point+Lighthouse/@-32.7041704,17.9812608). The lighthouse has been recognized for its importance to South Africa's maritime heritage and has been featured in various photo galleries and publications.

Details

NameShelley Point Lighthouse
CitySt Helena Bay
CountrySouth Africa
Coordinates-32.7041704, 17.9812608
Historic significancesignificant cultural and historical landmark
Storiesmaritime legends and stories
Focal height0
Tower height0
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionby car from nearby town or city
Accessibletrue
Landscape typecoastal area with rugged cliffs, rocky shores, and sandy beaches
View descriptionbreathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, coastline, and nearby town
Guided toursfalse
Automatedtrue