Port Shepstone is one the largest towns on the KwaZulu-Natal coast south of Durban, along a stretch of the shoreline affectionately known as the “Hibiscus Coast”. Located at the mouth of the Mzimkhulu River (the name means “home of all rivers”), the area has beautiful beaches, warm waters, a balmy climate, and a diversity of attractions and activities, making it a very popular holiday destination. The town was named after Sir Theophilus Shepstone, a British statesman intimately involved with various aspects of government in Natal from 1845 to 1893.
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LSA Number |
41 |
Name |
Port Shepstone |
Province |
KwaZulu-Natal |
Location |
Port Shepstone |
GPS Coordinates |
S30.741902 E30.458883 30°44'30.9"S 30°27'32.0"E |
ARLHS Number |
SAF-021 |
Admiralty Number |
D6450 |
NGA Number |
32044 |
Active |
Yes |
First Established |
1895 |
Commission Date |
10 March 1905 |
Decommission Date |
Not applicable |
Construction Type |
Round cast iron tower |
Daymark |
Tower painted with a black and white checkerboard pattern; lantern painted white. |
Tower Height |
8 meters (26 feet) |
Focal Plane |
24 meters (79 feet) |
Luminous Intensity |
1,130,000 candelas |
Nominal Range |
26 nautical miles |
Characteristic |
Fl.W. |
Period |
6 seconds |
Pattern |
Fl. 0.3s, ec. 5.7s |
Pattern Description |
1 white flash every 6 seconds. |
Manned |
No |
Site Open |
Yes |
Fenced |
Yes |
Tower Open |
No |
Accommodation |
No |
Access Method |
Car |
Access Notes |
All access roads are tarred. |