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Cape Campbell |
 | | Cape Campbell is situated on the eastern coast of the South Island near the approaches to Cook Strait and was named by Captain James Cook after Vice Admiral John Campbell who circumnavigated the world with Anson. |
 | | Cape Campbell claimed a number of ship wrecks over the years, the notable being the New Bedford whaler Alexander which wrecked three years before the lighthouse was built and was a total loss. |
 | | Cape Campbell, along with Cape Palliser and Dog Island are the only lights in New Zealand painted with strips so they stand out from the surrounding area. |
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