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Cradock is a significant town through which the Fish River runs. The area between Port Elizabeth and the Fish River is known the Sunshine Coast. Despite its name, fishing that takes place along its (mainly lower) reaches is primarily recreational. The river is tidal for approximately 20km. Annually, a popular canoeing event takes place over a number of days from Cradock to the mouth. The Fish River Canoe Marathon takes place yearly on this river. Diving in the area of the River's mouth is quite an experience, thanks to the numerous shipwrecks which can be found: the SS Cariboo, the SS Kilbrennan and the Waterloo, to name a few. Great Fish Point
Before the lighthouse was built in 1898, two ship's lamps exhibiting fixed green lights were erected on a flagstaff at Port Alfred, but these lights later proved to be inadequate. The clockwork system which used to drive the lens is still intact and on display. Although the lighthouse itself is only 9 meters high, it is situated 76 meters above sea level.af:Groot-Visrivier es:Gran Río Fish it:Fish River (Sudafrica) nl:Visrivier (Zuid-Afrika)
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