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Lighthouse, Akaroa

Lighthouse, Akaroa

Lighthouse, Akaroa
[1898]

The lighthouse began operation in Jan. 1880 with an oil-illuminated light. It was converted to electric power from a diesel generator in Nov. 1951 and later to the mains power supply. It operated manually from Akaroa Head 1886-1977, when it was replaced by an automatic light. The building was shifted to Akaroa township in Oct. 1980

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File Reference CCL-KPCD09-IMG0091

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