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The Three Kings (1969)

View of Three Kings Islands from Cape Reinga

  

In 1861 Captain Robert Johnson, Nautical Advisor recommended a lighthouse be constructed on The Three Kings Islands. But at the time it was considered to expensive due to the difficult landing access.

In 1923, Big King Island which rises 995 feet was surveyed and funding was secured for a manned light and radio beacon. However the lighthouse was never built and the debate went on through 1924/1925.

An unmanned light was finally built on Big King Island in 1969. The aluminum structure was lifted off the deck of the 'HMNZS Lachlan' and landed by helicopter on a site 934 feet above the sea. The light has a range of 24 miles.

 

 

DIRECTIONS:

 

Island North
Province Northland
Location North of Cape Reinga on Big King Island
Number K3685
Date Commissioned 1969
Date Decommissioned
Automated Never manned
Latitude 34° 94' South
Longitude 172° 8' East
Elevation Above Sea Level 285m
Height 5m
Character 3 white flashes every 30 seconds
Range 13 N. miles
Made
Construction White square metal tower
Converted Kerosene To Diesel
Converted Diesel To Mains Electricity
Connected To Mains Electricity
Wattage
Date Visited
 

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