Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse, Coastal lighthouse in Mossel Bay, South Africa.
The square white tower stands 20.5 meters tall on the cliffs of St. Blaize, providing crucial navigation signals visible from 25 nautical miles at sea.
Built in 1864 under Governor Wodehouse's supervision, the lighthouse marked a vital point for maritime safety along the treacherous South African coastline.
The lighthouse represents the maritime heritage of Mossel Bay, named after the abundant mussels discovered by Dutch navigator Paulus van Caerden in 1601.
Visitors can climb the lighthouse steps between 10 AM and 3 PM from April through October, excluding weekends and public holidays.
This structure maintained a 24-hour human watchman until recent times, with keepers still performing radio and meteorological duties despite automation.
GPS coordinates: -34.18596,22.15698
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:58
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