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1/31/2020

cape egmont lighthouse


The lighthouse was built in London in the mid-1800s. In 1865, the cast-iron segments were shipped to New Zealand and assembled on Mana Island, north of Wellington. However, this spot proved unsatisfactory. Several shipping accidents later, it was thought that the Mana light was being confused with the lighthouse at Wellington Heads.

In 1881, the tower was dismantled and carried in sections to Cape Egmont. The huge, cast iron sections would have been ferried ashore by surfboats, then dragged up to the site by bullock teams.
https://www.southtaranaki.com/Visit/Things-to-see-and-do/Attractions/Cape-Egmont-Lighthouse/

13 comments:

  1. SandiJanuary 31, 2020 at 2:53 AM

    It is beautiful. I dreamt of a lighthouse last night!

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  2. At Home In New ZealandJanuary 31, 2020 at 6:59 AM

    Great photo of this lighthouse. I visited here once, about 25-30 years ago, and found it almost impossible to get into a position to photograph it because of all the surrounding vegetation. Gotta luv lighthouses!

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  3. Mikael BergmanJanuary 31, 2020 at 9:30 AM

    A beautiful picture of the lighthouse

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  4. Amy JohnsonFebruary 2, 2020 at 5:44 AM

    Gorgeous! I love lighthouses!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2020 at 6:25 AM

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  6. kiwikidFebruary 2, 2020 at 11:16 AM

    Always love a light house, just thinking about the amount of work involved back in the day when this was constructed. Would have been a huge job.

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  7. diane bFebruary 4, 2020 at 8:18 PM

    That sounds like it was a lot of hard work. Amazing history .

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  8. Stewart MFebruary 5, 2020 at 10:45 PM

    I am always amazed how some of these building were built - given how much machinery is used today!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  9. eileeninmdFebruary 5, 2020 at 11:34 PM

    Beautiful view of the lighthouse! Enjoy your day, have a happy week ahead.

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  10. R's RueFebruary 6, 2020 at 11:56 AM

    Beautiful

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  11. David M. Gascoigne,February 6, 2020 at 11:41 PM

    As Stewart mentions above, the logistics are quite staggering to have the various components made in England and shipped to NZ for assembly, and all without the aid of modern cranes.

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  12. Thomas LeeFebruary 21, 2020 at 4:13 PM

    Wow! Nice one

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  13. windowtothebeautyMarch 6, 2020 at 8:08 AM

    It looks so peaceful and natural <3 Regards:*

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