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Anglo-American Building Lighthouse

Fl W 7s🇿🇦Eastern South Africa, ZAInactive

Location & Light Range

About Anglo-American Building Lighthouse

This white building stands 144 meters tall in Eastern South Africa, with its focal height also at 144 meters. It has a geographic range of 25 nautical miles. The structure is privately owned and is no longer operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 7s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
7s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
144m
Geographic Range
25NM

Location

City
Eastern South Africa
Country
🇿🇦ZA
Latitude
-29.8577°
Longitude
31.0219°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
144m
Tower Color
white

Structure: Building. Private

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D6461
NGA No.
31974
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Anglo-American Building Lighthouse at night?+
Anglo-American Building displays the characteristic Fl W 7s — 1 white flash every 7 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area.
Which ports and harbors does Anglo-American Building Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Anglo-American Building Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Durban at 1.4 NM to the S. Other ports served include Island View (1.6 NM SSE), New Germany (8 NM WNW), Pennington (35.7 NM SSW), Sezela (37.9 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Anglo-American Building Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Anglo-American Building Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Anglo-American Building Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Anglo-American Building Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.