Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse
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| Location | George Town, Penang, Malaysia |
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| Coordinates | 5°25′14.9″N 100°20′40.6″E / 5.420806°N 100.344611°ECoordinates: 5°25′14.9″N 100°20′40.6″E / 5.420806°N 100.344611°E |
| Year first constructed | 1882 |
| Markings / pattern | White tower |
| Height | 21 metres |
| Range | 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) |
The Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse (Malay: Rumah Api Kota Cornwallis) is a lighthouse in Fort Cornwallis, George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It is currently under the management of the Maritime Authority of Malaysia.
The lighthouse was constructed by the British Malaya government in 1882 as the Fort Point Lighthouse with a cost of £10,224. In 1914-1928, the lighthouse underwent renovation and its name was changed to Penang Harbour Lighthouse.
The lighthouse is made of white steel framework with a height of 21 metres. The light beam reaches a distance of 16 nautical miles.
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