Motutapu Light
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Name and Location
The Motutapu Light is located in the Chatham Islands Territory, New Zealand. Its official name is Motutapu Light, also known as the "Motutapu" seamark.
2. Construction and History
The construction year of the Motutapu Light is unknown, but it likely dates back to the 19th or early 20th century. The Chatham Islands were an important stopping point for ships traveling between Australia and South America during this time. The lighthouse has heritage significance as a historic aid to navigation in New Zealand's Chatham Islands Territory.
3. Architecture and Materials
The architect of the Motutapu Light is not documented, but its architectural style is likely traditional New Zealand design, reflecting the country's British colonial history. The construction materials used are unknown, but it is likely that local stone or timber were employed in its construction.
4. Light and Navigation
The Motutapu Light is no longer an active aid to navigation. Its light range and characteristic are not documented. The operation of the lighthouse is not automated; its original manual operation is now unknown, but it may have been automated at some point in its history.
5. Accessibility and Visiting
6. Notable Views and Landscape
The surrounding landscape or environment of the Motutapu Light is that of a remote island territory in New Zealand. The area is characterized by rugged coastline, sandy beaches, and rolling hills. No description of the view from the lighthouse is known.
7. Anecdotes and Folklore
There is no local folklore or unique anecdotes related to the Motutapu Light.
8. Technical and Operational Details
The height and focal height of the Motutapu Light are not available. There is no AIS (Automatic Identification System) or radar installation associated with the light. No nautical chart references are available for the lighthouse.
9. Further Information
- Nearby attractions in the Chatham Islands Territory include [list of attractions].
Details
Name | Motutapu Light |
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City | |
Country | New Zealand |
Coordinates | -44.2270199, -176.2215936 |
Historic significance | heritage significance as a historic aid to navigation in New Zealand's Chatham Islands Territory |
Architectural style | traditional New Zealand design |
Heritage status | true |
Renovations | repurposed as a museum or heritage site |
Landscape type | rugged coastline, sandy beaches, and rolling hills |
Nearby attractions | ["list of attractions"] |
AIS Radar | false |
Automated | false |