Swakopmund lighthouse, Maritime navigation tower in Swakopmund, Namibia.
The white and red striped lighthouse stands 28 meters tall with a double gallery and lantern room at its summit near the Atlantic coast.
The structure began operation in 1902 at 11 meters height, and underwent an extension in 1910 that added 10 meters to better guide ships along the coast.
The lighthouse represents maritime heritage in the Municipal coat of arms and serves as a reference point for the German colonial architecture of Swakopmund.
The lighthouse emits two white flashes every 10 seconds, with a range of 33 kilometers, providing essential navigation signals for vessels in the Atlantic Ocean.
The facility includes a radio beacon installed in 1940 and operates with an automated light system implemented in 1956 to enhance maritime safety.
Location: Erongo Region
GPS coordinates: -22.67605,14.52420
Latest update: March 5, 2025 05:46
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