Green Point Lighthouse Cape Town

The Green Point Lighthouse, located at Mouille Point in Cape Town, South Africa, was first lit on 12 April 1824 and is the country's oldest operational lighthouse. Designed by German architect Herman Shutte and commissioned by Sir Rufane Shaw Donkin, construction began in 1821 and was completed in 1823 at a cost of £6,420. Initially using Argand lamps fueled by sperm whale oil, it had a visibility range of 6 nautical miles (11 km). The lighthouse was expanded to its current height in 1865 and designated a Provincial heritage site on 12 January 1973.

In 1922, the lighthouse's range was extended to 22 nautical miles with the installation of 3rd order dioptric flashing lights, featuring a white light that flashes every 10 seconds. A foghorn was added in 1926 despite local resident complaints. The lighthouse played a key role in a rescue operation in 1966 by focusing its beam on the wrecked S.A. Seafarer. Open to the public, the lighthouse is part of several sightseeing tours in Cape Town and remains an important historical landmark.