The Gopalpur lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouses in India. It came into existence in around 150 years ago when the first beacon, a wick lamp, was lit and hoisted on the eight meter high steel mast. This project was commissioned by the British administration on the Sea Beach in 1871. Storm warning signals were also hoisted on the same mast that stood on the lighthouse compound and other facilities were subsequently upgraded in 1892 and 1925.