One of two sets of searchlight positions strategically located to cover Table Bay and the Blouberg Channel.

The searchlight was an important aspect of the World War 2 surveillance measures established to defend Table Bay.

Robben Island Searchlight (photo: University of Cape Town)

Coordinates:

• Decimal degrees: -33.81849 (Latitude) 18.36836 (Longitude)
• Degrees, Minutes & Seconds: S33 49 06 (Latitude) E18 22 06 (Longitude)
• GPS: S 33 49.109 (Latitude) E 18 22.102 (Longitude)
• UTM: 34S 256425 (X) 6254855 (Y)
• Above sea level: 10 ft / 3 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.