Cape Hangklip
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LIGHTHOUSE DETAILS
| Name | Cape Hangklip |
| Structure | Circular concrete tower |
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| Date Installed | 25 November 1960 |
| Description | Although it is now an unmanned lighthouse, it is set on the picturesque coast about 1 and 1/2 hour drive from Cape Town. The tower stands 22 metres high and is made of reinforced concrete. The main tower is similar to that of Milnerton lighthouse, which was constructed by means of the moving form shuttering principle. It was completed in 5 - 6 days in November 1960. The optic is a revolving electric type producing an 800 000 candela white flash every 10 seconds, which can be seen from 25 sea miles. Triple mutual diesel alternator sets produce the power. The lighthouse used to be monitored from Cape Point, but in July of 1986 a new telemetry system was installed and the light is now monitored from Greenpoint and later moved back to being monitored from Cape Point. The cost of the original installation was R55 484.00. There is a cracker little self catering hotel situated about 4 km with rates the cost of two hamburgers for the night! You can buy a miniature Hangklip lighthouse from our online shop! |
LIGHT DETAILS
| Light Type | Revolving electric |
| Light Character | One flash every 10 seconds |
| Light Range | 25 sea miles |
| Light Power | 800 000 CD |
| Height of focal Plane | 34 metres above high water |
POSITION
| Position | 34 23 11.4 South, 18 49 42.3 East |