Green Point Lighthouse, Maritime beacon at Green Point, South Africa
The red and white diagonal bands of this square tower lighthouse rise from a single-story keeper's house to a height of 16 meters.
Commissioned by Governor Sir Rufane Shaw Donkin in 1821, this structure became the first solid lighthouse on the South African coast in 1824.
Local residents gave the lighthouse the name 'Moaning Minnie' after the installation of its foghorn in 1926 due to its characteristic sound.
The lighthouse emits a white light that flashes every 10 seconds and remains visible up to 25 nautical miles from the Cape Town coast.
The initial light source consisted of Argand lamps powered by sperm whale oil, which provided visibility for six nautical miles at sea.
Location: City of Cape Town
Inception: 1824
Height: 16 m
GPS coordinates: -33.90141,18.39994
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:44
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