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Recovery of Defiance Hut 1978

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ReferenceRecovery of Cape Defiance hut Last edited by: Murray Reedy

Structures DepictedCape Defiance Hut Last edited by: Murray Reedy

Date1978

SubjectCape Defiance Hut Last edited by: Murray Reedy

DescriptionThe Cape Defiance Hut was built in 1912 on a site adjacent to the Franz Josef Glacier to provide shelter for climbers. The hut was relocated in 1936 when the original site became unstable. By 1978 ongoing glacier retreat posed a serious risk to the hut and a decision was made to "rescue' it from its precarious and inaccessible site. Ranger David Bamford successfully led a team of Park staff to recover the historic hut. In this picture a RNZAF Iroquois helicopter is landing the hut framing on the visitor centre car park. The hut was reconstructed on a site behind the Visitor Centre for public viewing. It was subsequently relocated to a site at the Glacier Valley road end where it remains today. Last edited by: Murray Reedy

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CollectionHuts and Lodges Last edited by: Murray Reedy

PersonDave Bamford Last edited by: Rob Greenaway

NZ National ParkWestland Tai Poutini National Park Last edited by: Murray Reedy

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Recovery of Defiance Hut 1978