Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse
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| Location | George Town, Penang, Malaysia |
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| Constructed | 1882 |
| Height | 21 metres (69 ft) |
| Markings | White tower |
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| Range | 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) |
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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.
History
[edit | edit source]The lighthouse was constructed by the British Malaya government in 1882 as the Fort Point Lighthouse with a cost of £10,224.[1] Between 1914–1928, the lighthouse underwent renovation and its name was changed to Penang Harbour Lighthouse.[2]
Architecture
[edit | edit source]The lighthouse is made of white steel framework and has a height of 21 metres (69 ft). The light beam reaches a distance of 16 nautical miles (18 mi; 30 km).[citation needed]
See also
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