Charles Michell visited Agulhas in 1837 in order to survey for the most suitable site on which to build a lighthouse.
This engraving by Charles Michell dated 1847 illustrates the site of the Agulhas lighthouse as well as its Egyptian Revival design. This style was all the rage in Europe, following Napoleon's Egyptian campaign (1798-1801). It was completed in December 1848, and the light was first lit on 1 March 1849.
Both illustrations are taken from the book The Life and Work of Charles Michell by Gordon Richings, published by Fernwood Press, Simons Town, 2006.
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