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Cooper's Lighthouse

Marine Drive

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Cooper's Lighthouse

Cooper's Lighthouse is situated on Marine Drive in Durban, South Africa.

History

  • Cooper's Lighthouse has been an important aid to navigation for mariners since its construction.

Architecture and Construction

The tower height of Cooper's Lighthouse is 26 metres (85 feet), while the focal height is 133 metres (436 feet).

The lighthouse was built using traditional materials and features a distinctive design.

Unfortunately, no information is available regarding the architect or specific details about the construction process.

Light Characteristics

  • Cooper's Lighthouse emits a white light with a range of 26 nautical miles.
  • The light characteristics include a period of 10 seconds and a sequence of 0.3+(9.7).
  • The light character is reported to be a Fl (flash).

Current Status

The lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, although it has been automated.

Location and Accessibility

Cooper's Lighthouse is located on Marine Drive in Durban, South Africa.

It can be accessed by road or sea.

Due to its remote location, the nearest public transportation may not be readily available.

Heritage Status

Unfortunately, no information is available regarding any heritage designations for Cooper's Lighthouse.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are reported for Cooper's Lighthouse.

Details

NameCooper's Lighthouse
CityDurban
CountrySouth Africa
Coordinates-29.93566, 31.005032
Current useactive navigation