Dassen Island Lighthouse

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Dassen Island Lighthouse is a historic coastal beacon located on Dassen Island off the west coast of South Africa, guiding maritime traffic in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf coastal beacon
lighthouse
navigational aid
access accessible primarily by boat
associatedWith South African lighthouse network
South African maritime safety
category Buildings and structures in the Western Cape
Coastal infrastructure of South Africa
Lighthouses in South Africa
constructionMaterial masonry
coordinates approximately -33.4333, 18.0833
country South Africa
environment rocky island environment
function aids navigation in the Atlantic Ocean
heritageStatus historic lighthouse
lightCharacteristic flashing white light
lightRange long-range coastal light
locatedInBodyOfWater Atlantic Ocean
locatedInProvince Western Cape NERFINISHED
locatedInRegion West Coast of South Africa NERFINISHED
locatedNear Cape Town NERFINISHED
Yzerfontein NERFINISHED
locatedOn Dassen Island NERFINISHED
managingAgent Transnet National Ports Authority NERFINISHED
marking white tower with red lantern
nearbyHazard rocky coastline
shoals around Dassen Island
powerSource electric light
purpose to guide maritime traffic
to warn ships of coastal hazards
servesShippingRoute shipping routes along the west coast of South Africa
situatedOn uninhabited island
towerShape cylindrical tower

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Dassen Island lighthouseName Dassen Island Lighthouse