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Name: Great Fish Point Lighthouse  

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Nearest Town or City:
Port Alfred, , South Africa

Location: Mouth of Great Fish River, southeast coast of South Africa.

Managing Organization:
National Ports Authority

Website: http://www.npa.co.za/salato/Great%20Fish%20Point.htm

Notes:
Guided tours of the lighthouse are available, and there is a meeting hall here (popular for weddings).

Tower Height: 30

Height of Focal Plane: 249

Characteristic and Range: Flashing white every 10 seconds, visible for 32 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: Octagonal masonry tower with vertical black and white stripes.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1898

Date Present Tower Built: 1898

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Nearby Lodging: Two self-catering cottages accommodating six persons each are available here. Email salato@npa.co.za for more information.