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Green Point Lighthouse
Green Point Lighthouse
Green Point Lighthouse
Green Point Lighthouse
Green Point Lighthouse
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Green Point Lighthouse
Green Point Lighthouse
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Green Point Lighthouse
Green Point Lighthouse
Green Point Lighthouse
Green Point Lighthouse
Green Point Lighthouse
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Green Point Lighthouse
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Green Point Lighthouse
Phone:
+27 21 449 5171

Address:
100 Beach Rd, Mouille Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa

Hours:
SundayClosed
Monday10am - 3pm
Tuesday10am - 3pm
Wednesday10am - 3pm
Thursday10am - 3pm
Friday10am - 3pm
SaturdayClosed


The Green Point Lighthouse, Cape Town is an operational lighthouse on the South African coast. First lit on 12 April 1824, it is located on Mouille Point. The lighthouse was the first solid lighthouse structure on the South African coast and the oldest operational lighthouse in South Africa. The lighthouse was commissioned by acting Governor of the Cape Colony Sir Rufane Shaw Donkin and designed by German architect Herman Shutte. Building commenced in 1821 and was completed in 1823. The lighthouse started operating in 1824. The lighthouse cost approximately £6,420 pounds sterling to build. When the lighthouse was first lit, it burned Argand lamps fueled by sperm whale oil. The light from these lanterns could be seen for 6 nautical miles . The lighthouse was expanded to its present height in 1865. In 1922, the range of the light house was extended to 22 nautical miles when 3rd order dioptric flashing lights were installed. Its present characteristic is a white light flashing every 10 seconds. In 1926, a foghorn was installed in the lighthouse despite a letter of complaint sent to the Mayor of Cape Town in 1923 by Green Point residents. Local Residents call the Green Point Lighthouse Moaning Minnie.
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