Green Point Lighthouse is often mistakenly referred to as the Mouille Point Lighthouse, but that name belongs to a different structure which was built near Granger Bay a few years later. Confusingly, there is also another lighthouse in South Africa named Green Point; it is located near Umkomaas, in KwaZulu-Natal.
When the British took over the Cape Colony in 1806, they had little appreciation and a rather apathetic attitude to the numerous shipwrecks that continued to occur in Table Bay. When Sir Jahleel Brenton from the British Admiralty arrived at the colony in 1815, he was appalled at the indifference of the government towards the provision of lighthouses. He, together with the shipping companies, merchants and citizens of the colony, were incensed, but their cries for assistance fell on deaf ears. |
Cape Town has on many occasions been voted as “the most beautiful city on earth”, and there can be no dispute that it is worthy of this title. Nestled amongst ancient mountains and blessed with pristine white beaches, clear blue seas, unique fauna and flora, breathtaking scenery, a long history, and an eclectic mix of peoples, traditions, and cultures, the city is without doubt a worthwhile addition to any world traveler's bucket list of destinations. Cape Town hosts millions of visitors every year, both local and international, all of them drawn here by the spectacular attractions which grace the city and the surrounding area.
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LSA Number |
14 |
Name |
Green Point (WC) |
Province |
Western Cape |
Location |
Cape Town |
GPS Coordinates |
S33.901405 E18.399921 33°54'05.1"S 18°23'59.7"E |
ARLHS Number |
SAF-047 |
Admiralty Number |
D5900 |
NGA Number |
25980 |
Active |
Yes |
First Established |
1824 |
Commission Date |
12 April 1824 |
Decommission Date |
Not applicable |
Construction Type |
Square masonry tower |
Daymark |
Tower painted white with bold red and white diagonal bands; lantern painted white. |
Tower Height |
16 meters (52 feet) |
Focal Plane |
19 meters (62 feet) |
Luminous Intensity |
850,000 candelas |
Nominal Range |
25 nautical miles |
Characteristic |
Fl.W. |
Period |
10 seconds |
Pattern |
TBC |
Pattern Description |
1 white flash every 10 seconds. |
Manned |
TBC |
Site Open |
Yes |
Fenced |
No |
Tower Open |
Yes |
Accommodation |
No |
Access Method |
Car |
Access Notes |
All access roads are tarred. |