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Dassen Island Lighthouse
Dassen Island and lighthouse, 9 km (6 mi) off the coast of Yzerfontein
Map
LocationYzerfontein
Western Cape
South Africa
Coordinates33°25′57.13″S 18°05′20.72″E / 33.4325361°S 18.0890889°E / -33.4325361; 18.0890889
Tower
Constructed1893
ConstructionCast-iron tower
Height29 metres (95 ft)
ShapeCircular prism tower with balcony and lantern
MarkingsWhite tower, red bands
Power sourcemains electricity Edit this on Wikidata
Light
First lit15 April 1893 Edit this on Wikidata
Focal height47 metres (154 ft)
Intensity1,400,000 cd
Range24 nautical miles (44 km; 28 mi)
CharacteristicFl(2) W 30s Edit this on Wikidata

Dassen Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse situated on Dassen Island, west of Yzerfontein. It is a white circular cast-iron tower that has been in use since 1893.

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