Molokai (Kalaupapa) Island
Chance Brothers Lighthouse
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Date of lens manufacture
November 1908
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Date of lighthouse construction
1908
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Country
United States. Hawaii
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Commissioning body
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Order of lens
2nd order
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Fixed or revolving lens
Revolving
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Active/Inactive
Inactive
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Describe the character of light
Bi Valve two identical bulls eye lenses. Produces a white flash every 20 seconds.
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Describe the lighthouses daymarks
A 132 foot white octagonal tower with a red roof on the lantern room.
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Which aspects of the lighthouse (other than the lens) were manufactured by Chance brothers
The lantern room was also constructed by Chance Brothers.
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Describe the history of the lighthouse
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Current management body/ ports authority
Lahaina Restoration Society, Maui'i
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Historical preservation societies/manager/operator
Lahaina Restoration Society, Maui'i
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Is the site vulnerable to coastal erosion?
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Have you experienced any affects of climate change on the lighthouse?
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Observations on the condition of the lighthouse?
Appears to be in excellent condition
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Is the site open/closed to the public
Closed
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Is the tower open/closed to the public
Closed
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Latitude and Longitude
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On-site bookable accommodation available
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Associated web addresses
lighthousefriends,com USlighthouses.com https://www.ibiblio.org/lighthouse/hi.htm
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Other details
The lens is currently in boxed storage at the Kalaupapa National Historical Park. Plans are being made to reinstall the lense in its original location.
ARLHS HAW-006; Admiralty G7292; USCG 6-28575.
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Which resources did you use to research this lighthouses?
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Former Chance Lens Since Replaced/Removed
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Date of decommissioning or removal of Chance lens
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Which lens(es) replaced the Chance lens ?
None
Where?
