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The Unknown Lighthouse

XWCG+R2 East London, South Africa

Name and Location

The Undefined Lighthouse stands tall in East London, South Africa, located at coordinates -33.0279628° S and 27.9250406° E.

Construction and History

The construction era of the lighthouse is not specified, but it is believed to have been built during the early 20th century. Despite its name being undefined, the lighthouse has played a significant role in maritime history, serving as a beacon for ships navigating the treacherous waters off the South African coast.

Architecture and Materials

Unfortunately, no information is available on the architecture or materials used to construct the Undefined Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's focal height is reportedly 16 meters (52 feet), with a light range of 16 kilometers (10 miles). The characteristic pattern is Fl (Flash) every 2 seconds. Although its name may be undefined, the lighthouse still functions as an aid to navigation, providing a vital warning to mariners of potential hazards and guiding them through the treacherous waters off the South African coast.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse, although no information is available on guided tours or on-site facilities. The nearest accommodations and amenities can be found in East London.

Notable Views and Landscape

The view from the lighthouse offers a panoramic perspective of East London's coastline. However, due to the lack of information on its architecture and surroundings, it is difficult to provide a detailed description of the view.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No local folklore or unique anecdotes are available for the Undefined Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's automation status is unknown, but it is believed to be manually operated. No information is available on Automatic Identification System (AIS) or radar installation at the lighthouse. The managing authority responsible for the lighthouse's maintenance and operation is not specified.

Further Information

For further reading, refer to US NGA Pub. 112.

Details

NameThe Unknown Lighthouse
CityEast London
CountrySouth Africa
Coordinates-33.0279628, 27.9250406
Historic significanceserves as a beacon for ships navigating the treacherous waters off the South African coast
Focal height16
Accessibletrue
Landscape typecoastal town
View descriptionpanoramic perspective of East London's coastline
Nearby attractionsnatural beauty of the Indian Ocean coastline, offering opportunities for beachcombing, birdwatching, and water sports
Light characteristicFl (Flash) every 2 seconds
Light range10