Lyttelton Harbour (1878)
Boys near the lighthouse in Lyttelton harbour, 1882
Reference Number: 1/2-027866-F
Four young boys near the lighthouse in Lyttelton harbour, Canterbury. Photographed by Burton Brothers in 1882.
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Lyttelton Lighthouse after September, 2010 earthquake
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After the completion in 1877 of the Gladstone Quay in Lyttelton harbour, a lighthouse was built at the end on the quay. The lighthouse apparatus was manufactured by Chance Brothers & Company, Birmingham, England. The bell on the balcony was manufactured by Taylor's Foundry of Loughborough. 19
At first the light was a fixed red light visible all around. In 1905 it was screened between 265-007 and 318-007 to mark the turn in the harbour into the Moles. In 1983 the light was converted to green and in 1985 the screens were removed and it became an all around light again. 19
Original light is still in the tower but is not used. 19
In September 2010, the lighthouse foundations were damaged due to an earthquake but it would appear the lighthouse has little damage.
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Located at the end of Gladstone Quay on the east side of the entrance to Lyttelton harbor. Accessible by walking the quay.
| Island | South |
| Province | Canterbury |
| Location | Lyttelton Habour |
| Number | K4300 |
| Date Commissioned | 1878 19 |
| Date Decommissioned | |
| Automated | |
| Latitude | 43° 37' 19 |
| Longitude | 172° 43' 19 |
| Elevation Above Sea Level | 8m 19 |
| Height | 6m 19 |
| Character | Occulting green 6 seconds, 1 second eclipse 19 |
| Range | 2 miles 19 |
| Made | |
| Construction | Wooden tower, painted white 19 |
| Converted Kerosene To Diesel | |
| Converted Diesel To Mains Electricity | |
| Connected To Mains Electricity | |
| Wattage | |
| Date Visited |
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Text and photographs. Copyright © 1999-2011 Mark Phillips. All rights reserved.
If anyone has any information on this light please contact me. thekiwimark@msn.com
Last Updated: September 26, 2010
