After that it was dismantled and packed into 1,265 crates, weighing 388 tonnes in total.
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The lighthouse arrived in New Caledonia, in November 1864.
The Amedee lighthouse towers 56 meters above the small island.
A spiral cast iron staircase consisting of 247 steps lead to the top.
The island is uninhabited, and the lighthouse unmanned except during the daytime when visitors are allowed access.
Sources:Wikipedia/Lighthouse Digest/Amedee Island
