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Cape St. Martins Lighthouse

Fl WR 10s🇿🇦Western South Africa, ZAInactive

Location & Light Range

About Cape St. Martins Lighthouse

This white metal framework tower stands 10 meters high, with its focal plane at 17 meters above sea level. The lighthouse emits a white or red flash every 10 seconds. Its operational status is listed as false. The structure's geographic range extends to 15 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl WR 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
WR
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.W.R. period 10s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
15NM

Location

City
Western South Africa
Country
🇿🇦ZA
Latitude
-32.7149°
Longitude
17.9212°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: White metal framework tower; 20. F.R. 26 8

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D5801
NGA No.
25884
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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.