Manukau South Head (1874)
The first lantern built for the South Manukau head was destroyed by fire in 1870.
The new lantern was the first to be fitted with the "Captain Doty's" patented paraffin burners instead of the usual colza oil burners. At the time colza was 2s 5d a gallon and paraffin was only 1s 7d a gallon. The light was a success and far cheaper to run. By 1877 only Pencarrow and Tiritiri Matangi were still burning colza oil.
If anyone has any information on this light please contact me. kiwimark@comcast.net
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Lighthouse has been demolished and a new modern beacon has been placed on the Signal Station.
| Island | North |
| Province | Auckland |
| Location | South Head Manukau Harbour |
| Number | K4108 |
| Date Commissioned | 1st September, 1874 |
| Date Decommissioned | |
| Automated | |
| Latitude | 37° 03' South* |
| Longitude | 174° 33' East* |
| Elevation Above Sea Level | 234m* |
| Height | |
| Character | Oc. White light every 6 seconds* |
| Range | 12 N.miles* |
| Made | |
| Construction | |
| Converted Kerosene To Diesel | |
| Converted Diesel To Mains Electricity | |
| Connected To Mains Electricity | |
| Wattage | |
| Present Tower | Not original |
| Authority | |
| Date Visited |
* Present tower
| Head Keeper | From | To |
| Assistant Keeper (1st) | From | To |
Text and photographs. Copyright © 1999-2005 Mark Phillips. All rights reserved.