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Cooper Lighthouse

Fl W 10s🇿🇦Eastern South Africa, ZAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cooper Lighthouse

The Cooper lighthouse is a round concrete tower with a red lantern room. Built in 1953, the structure stands 69 meters high. Its exterior features alternating white bands on a red background. The light emits a single white flash every 10 seconds. This station has a geographic range of 26 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 10s
Focal Height
133m
Geographic Range
26NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1953

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D6458
NGA No.
32020
Wikidata
Q19623178 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
69m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: Red round concrete tower, white banded, red lantern; 69. 32024 S.B.M. 30° 00.5´ S

Location

City
Eastern South Africa
Country
🇿🇦ZA
Latitude
-29.9357°
Longitude
31.0051°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cooper Lighthouse at night?+
Cooper displays the characteristic Fl W 10s — 1 white 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.
Which ports and harbors does Cooper Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cooper Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Durban at 3.5 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Island View (3.5 NM NNE), New Germany (10.3 NM NW), Pennington (31.2 NM SSW), Sezela (33.4 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cooper Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cooper Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Cooper Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cooper 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.