• Fl (4) W 30s. Slangkop Lighthouse is a lighthouse near the town of Kommetjie, near Cape Town, South Africa.[3]. History[edit].
  • This curving coastal carriageway leads to Slangkop (Snake head) Lighthouse which has been burning brightly since 1914, becoming fully automated in 1979.
  • This is the tallest light house in South Africa. ... If you are interested in lighthouses Slangkop is close to Cape Town and the views are stunning.
  • The Slangkop lighthouse draws its power from the Cape Municipality and has a standby diesel alternator that takes over in the event of a break in the mains supply.
  • The Slangkop Lighthouse light flashes 4 times every 30 seconds and has a range of 33 sea miles. ... Slangkop Lighthouse from Kommethie Road.
  • Standing a lofty 33 m about the Cape coastline, the Slangkop lighthouse came into service in 1919, its completion having been delayed by the First World War.
  • We love the natural beauty and fun places to visit, but strangely, we have never visited Slangkop Lighthouse – and what a treat we were in for!
  • Slangkop. LIGHTHOUSE DETAILS. Name. ... 4 March 1919. Description. Slangkop is the tallest cast-iron tower on the South African coast.
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