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Cape St. Martins Lighthouse

Fl WR 10s🇿🇦Western South Africa, ZAInactive

Location & Light Range

About Cape St. Martins Lighthouse

Cape St. Martins Lighthouse is a maritime navigation aid located in Western South Africa, ZA. It is currently listed as inactive and may no longer emit a light signal. The light sits at a focal height of 17 meters above mean sea level.

Light characteristic: The identifying signal of this lighthouse is Fl WR 10s. This means the light produces 1 flash every 10 seconds. Mariners use this distinctive pattern to positively identify the light and distinguish it from other aids to navigation in the area. The light color is wr, which may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.

Position: Cape St. Martins Lighthouse is positioned at -32.7149°S, 17.9212°E, near Western South Africa in ZA.

Geographic context: Cape St. Martins Lighthouse is situated on the South Atlantic Ocean. The location falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers.

Nearby lighthouses in ZA: Other lighthouses in the region include Anglo-American Building, Bird Islands, Cape Agulhas, Cape Columbine, Cape Hangklip. View all on the Lighthouses Directory.

Nearby Ports

LAAIPLEK

ZALUI

12 NMESE

Saldanha Bay

ZASDB

18.5 NMS

LANGEBAAN

ZAL7A

24 NMSSE

Bottelary

ZA8GT

26.7 NMSSE

Elands Bay

ZAEBY

32 NMNE

Flash Characteristics

Characteristic Signature
Fl WR 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
WR
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s

Physical Specifications

Focal Height
17m
Light Range
Not available
Status
INACTIVE
City
Western South Africa
Country
🇿🇦ZA
Latitude
-32.7149°
Longitude
17.9212°

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cape St. Martins Lighthouse at night?+
Cape St. Martins displays the characteristic Fl WR 10s — 1 wr flash every 10 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. The wr color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Cape St. Martins Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cape St. Martins Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is LAAIPLEK at 12 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Saldanha Bay (18.5 NM S), LANGEBAAN (24 NM SSE), Bottelary (26.7 NM SSE), Elands Bay (32 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cape St. Martins Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Cape St. Martins 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 Cape St. Martins Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cape St. Martins 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.