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Durban Bluff lighthouse - historic photo
ARLHS SAF-070

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Durban Bluff lighthouse - historic photo AKA Port Natal he lighthouse was encased in concrete in 1932, converting it into a buttressed tower. In 1941 the lighthouse was truncated because it stood in the line of fire of coastal defense artillery. About 7 m (23 ft) of the tower survives. [url=https://www.rijksmuseum.nl]Source[/url] Photo c.1880-1900 Keywords: Durban;South Africa;Indian ocean;Vessel Traffic Service;Historic

AKA Port Natal
he lighthouse was encased in concrete in 1932, converting it into a buttressed tower. In 1941 the lighthouse was truncated because it stood in the line of fire of coastal defense artillery. About 7 m (23 ft) of the tower survives.
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Photo c.1880-1900

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Album name:mitko / South Africa
Current status (active, not active, museum etc):Inactive since 1940
Construction details (year of built, shape etc):1867
Height of the tower, m:25
Coordinates (in any format):Latitude : -29.873718 Longitude : 31.060081
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Date added:May 03, 2020
Keywords:Durban / South Africa / Indian ocean / Vessel Traffic Service / Historic
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