Robben Island Lighthouse, Maritime navigation lighthouse on Robben Island, South Africa
The cylindrical white lighthouse reaches 18 meters in height and stands on Minto Hill, the highest point of Robben Island in Table Bay.
Joseph Flack constructed the lighthouse in 1864, replacing the traditional bonfires that Dutch settlers used since 1656 to warn ships of dangerous rocks.
The lighthouse keeper resided within the structure, managing maritime safety while living alongside prison warders during Robben Island's penitentiary period.
This navigation aid produces white light flashes visible for 24 nautical miles, illuminating for 5 seconds every seven seconds to guide vessels.
The structure remains the sole lighthouse in South Africa that employs a flashing light mechanism instead of a rotating beam system.
Location: City of Cape Town
Height: 18 m
GPS coordinates: -33.81450,18.37479
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:17
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