Kaap St Martin Vuurtoring in Duyker Eiland, St Helena Bay, Wes-Kaap
Cape St Martin Lighthouse is situated on the southern side of St Helena Bay. The drum lens and acetylene gas flasher produces a 2 000 candela flashing light. A red sector of 35 degrees covers the Britannia Reef.
Candlepower | 2 000 C.D. |
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Character of Light | One white and one red flash every 10 seconds |
Installation Date | 12 December 1977 |
Range | 10 sea miles |
Structure | 10m aluminium lattice tower with triangular daymark |
Type of Light | Flashing acetylene gas |
Original cost | R17 278 |
Other features | none |
History
St Martin was a Roman soldier who was baptised as an adult. During a snow storm he tore his cloak in half to give to a beggar to keep him warm. That night he dreamt that Jesus was wearing the other half.
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