It is located on a hilltop above the old Jaffa Port, in the historical part of the city.

[3][4] It was constructed as part of operations carried out by the Ottoman authorities to improve the port facilities, mainly due to the increase in export of citrus fruit, and especially oranges, the well known "Jaffa oranges".

Around 1938 his son was trained by the same French company and replaced him, probably as result of the lighthouse being rebuilt.

His grandson, Abu George, was the "technician", responsible for keeping the lamp lit.

In 1966 the glass optic was taken to be used in the Ashdod Light, and the lighthouse was deactivated.