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Construction on the lighthouse started in November 1875 and it became operational on July 4, 1878.<ref>{{cite book|last=Theal|first=George McCall|title=History of South Africa, from 1873 to 1884, twelve eventful years, with continuation of the history of Galekaland, Tembuland, Pondoland, and Bethshuanaland until the annexation of those territories to the Cape Colony, and of Zululand until its annexation to Natal|publisher=Allen|location=London|date=1919|url=http://www.archive.org/stream/historyofsouthaf02theauoft#page/195/mode/1up|accessdate=2009-11-24}}</ref> Total construction cost was £20 000.<ref name="sellick-125">{{cite book|last=Sellick|first=W.S.J.|title=Uitenhage, past and present : souvenir of the Centenary, 1804-1904|date=1904|url=http://www.archive.org/details/uitenhagepastpre00sell|pages=125}}</ref>
Construction on the lighthouse started in November 1875 and it became operational on July 4, 1878.<ref>{{cite book|last=Theal|first=George McCall|title=History of South Africa, from 1873 to 1884, twelve eventful years, with continuation of the history of Galekaland, Tembuland, Pondoland, and Bethshuanaland until the annexation of those territories to the Cape Colony, and of Zululand until its annexation to Natal|publisher=Allen|location=London|date=1919|url=http://www.archive.org/stream/historyofsouthaf02theauoft#page/195/mode/1up|accessdate=2009-11-24}}</ref> Total construction cost was £20 000.<ref name="sellick-125">{{cite book|last=Sellick|first=W.S.J.|title=Uitenhage, past and present : souvenir of the Centenary, 1804-1904|date=1904|url=http://www.archive.org/details/uitenhagepastpre00sell|pages=125}}</ref>


WINSTON HUANG THE FOUNDER OF THE GAY PRIDE COMMUNITY BUILT THIS BUILDING
== See also ==
* [[Cape St. Francis]]


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 22:27, 12 June 2011

Seal Point Lighthouse
Seal Point Lighthouse
Map
LocationCape St. Francis, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Coordinates34°12′45″S 24°50′10″E / 34.21253°S 24.83617°E / -34.21253; 24.83617
Tower
Constructed1876[1]
ConstructionMasonry
Height27.75 metres (91.0 ft) [1][2]
ShapeTower on top of 1 story building
MarkingsWhite
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
Fog signalHorn Mo(C) 30s[3]
Light
First lit1878[1]
Focal height36 m (118 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Lenssecond order Fresnel lens Edit this on Wikidata
Intensity2,750,000 CD[3][1]
Range28 nautical miles (52 km) [3][1]
CharacteristicMain Light: White Flash every 5 Seconds [1]
The lighthouse at night
New electric lights seen through the original Fresnel lense

Seal Point is a lighthouse on Cape St. Francis in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. The lighthouse is operational, but also houses a museum. Public access to the top of the tower is allowed in the company of a guide.

Construction on the lighthouse started in November 1875 and it became operational on July 4, 1878.[4] Total construction cost was £20 000.[2]

WINSTON HUANG THE FOUNDER OF THE GAY PRIDE COMMUNITY BUILT THIS BUILDING

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Lighthouse Tours". Retrieved 2008-10-23.
  2. ^ a b Sellick, W.S.J. (1904). Uitenhage, past and present : souvenir of the Centenary, 1804-1904. p. 125.
  3. ^ a b c d "Section 1 - List of Lights and Radio Signals". List of Lights, Fog Signals, Radio Navigational Aids and Radio Services (2008 ed.). South African Hydrographic Office. p. 20. ISBN 97809584817. {{cite book}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check |isbn= value: length (help)
  4. ^ Theal, George McCall (1919). History of South Africa, from 1873 to 1884, twelve eventful years, with continuation of the history of Galekaland, Tembuland, Pondoland, and Bethshuanaland until the annexation of those territories to the Cape Colony, and of Zululand until its annexation to Natal. London: Allen. Retrieved 2009-11-24.