East Cape Lighthouse

East Cape Lighthouse

Infobox_lighthouse|name= East Cape Lighthouse [http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/publications/lighthouses/eastcape.pdf East Cape Lighthouse Profile] (from the Maritime New Zealand website)]
location= East Cape, North Island, New Zealand


caption=
coordinates = 37°41'S 178°33'E
yearbuilt = 1900
yearlit = 1900
yeardeactivated=
automated= 1985
intensity=
elevation= 154 m
range= 35 Km
foundation=
construction= Cast iron
shape= cylindrical tower
height= 14 m
characteristic = White FL. 10s
marking = White
currentlens=

East Cape Lighthouse is a Lighthouse at East Cape, the most easterly point on the North Island of New Zealand. It is owned and operated by Maritime New Zealand. The lighthouse was originally constructed on nearby East Island which proved to be too susceptible to earthquakes and subsequent landslips. In 1920 a decision was made to relocate the light to the mainland and in April 1922, the light was extinguished and then relit at its current location in December of that year. The light was fully automated in 1985 and is controlled from the Maritime New Zealand headquarters in Wellington. While the area around the light is accessible, the lighthouse itself is not open to the public.

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