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East London South Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl R 2s🇿🇦Eastern South Africa, ZAOperational

Location & Light Range

About East London South Breakwater Lighthouse

This conical concrete tower stands 16 meters tall and emits a red light. The structure is painted white and features a square concrete base. Its focal plane is also at 16 meters, providing a geographic range of 16 nautical miles. The lighthouse is equipped with a foghorn that sounds four blasts in a sequence of two long, one short, and one long, repeating every 30 seconds. This facility remains operational, serving its navigational purpose.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 2s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
16NM

Location

City
Eastern South Africa
Country
🇿🇦ZA
Latitude
-33.0280°
Longitude
27.9249°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
conical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: White concrete tower. Horn: Mo.(Q ) ev. 30s (bl. 2.5s, si. 2s, bl. 2.5s, si. 2s, bl. 1s, si. 2s, bl. 2.5s, si. 15.5s)

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D6424
NGA No.
32076
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify East London South Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
East London South Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl R 2s — 1 red flash every 2 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does East London South Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
East London South Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is East London at 1 NM to the W. Other ports served include Madantsane (9.2 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is East London South Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, East London South Breakwater 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 East London South Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near East London South Breakwater 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.