A concrete search light position facing in a northeasterly direction over the Blouberg channel.

This searchlight, along with its sister light, was an important aspect of the World War 2 surveillance measures on the Blouberg Channel.

Coordinates:

• Decimal degrees: -33.79323 (Latitude) 18.37373 (Longitude)
• Degrees, Minutes & Seconds: S33 47 35 (Latitude) E18 22 25 (Longitude)
• GPS: S 33 47.594 (Latitude) E 18 22.424 (Longitude)
• UTM: 34S 256851 (X) 6257669 (Y)
• Above sea level: 13 ft / 4 m

... also on Robben Island.

Sources:

• University of Cape Town. 2001. Phase 1 Archaeological assessment of Robben Island world heritage site. Rondebosch: Archaeology Contracts Office, Department of Archaeology.